Shows higher postoperative complications in children under 3 undergoing adenotonsillectomy, suggesting hospital admission is warranted.
Adenotonsillectomy to treat OSAS is associated with a significantly higher rate of postoperative respiratory complication in children younger than 3 years compared with children aged 3 to 5 years. Our results support hospital admission for all patients younger than 3 years undergoing adenotonsillectomy for treatment of OSAS.
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