Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Techniques beyond Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Abstract

ABSTRACT Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) affects 1 in 10 children in the United States and poses a growing threat to childhood health. Although tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is considered the standard of care for treatment of pediatric SDB, up to 25% of children present with persistent symptoms after surgery. Success of treatment modalities, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is affected by compliance. Management of residual SDB is a complex, and often controversial topic. Here we discuss options for managing childhood SDB that persists after initial management with tonsillectomy. How to cite this article Isaiah A, Mitchell RB. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Techniques beyond Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy. Int J Head Neck Surg 2016;7(2):109-114.