Key result
Obstruction was the primary indication for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in 57.9% of cases, predominantly in children under 10 years of age, while infection was the major indication in older children.
Why the study?
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are common otolaryngology procedures worldwide, prompting evaluation of indications, complications, and post-operative recovery in uncomplicated patients.
What are the indications, co-morbidities, and complications associated with tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in a pediatric population?
Observational (n=283)
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What are the indications, co-morbidities, and complications associated with tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in a pediatric population?
Obstruction is the primary indication for adenotonsillectomy in younger children, whereas infection remains the primary indication in older children, with obesity being the most common comorbidity.
Supports age-specific indications for pediatric adenotonsillectomy; leaves open comorbidity impacts on outcomes pending prospective data.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are the common procedures done by otolaryngologists all over the world. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the indications, complications and post-operative recovery in uncomplicated patients undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
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Chendrashekar et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy indications and complications (n=283). Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy was evaluated on Primary indication for surgery. Obstruction was the primary indication for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in 57.9% of cases, predominantly in children under 10 years of age, while infection was the major indication in older children.
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