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To investigate the clinical features and physiological consequences of severe adenotonsillar enlargement on upper airway obstruction and sleep architecture in children.

July 1, 1977Archives of Otolaryngology

Sleep Apnea, Hypersomnolence, and Upper Airway Obstruction Secondary to Adenotonsillar Enlargement

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DMDevinder S. MangatEdgewood College WOWilliam C. OrrSouthern Methodist University RSRaymond O. SmithUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Case series shows relief of sleep apnea and hypersomnolence after adenotonsillectomy in children, indicating early treatment prevents severe cardiopulmonary complications.

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To investigate the clinical features and physiological consequences of severe adenotonsillar enlargement on upper airway obstruction and sleep architecture in children.
Evaluated four pediatric patients (N=4) presenting with marked adenotonsillar enlargement and intermittent severe upper airway obstruction.
Performed all-night polygraphic monitoring of sleep and respiration before and after adenotonsillectomy.
Preoperative polygraphy documented prolonged obstructive apneic episodes, disturbed sleep architecture, and associated daytime hypersomnolence.
Postoperative polygraphic studies confirmed relief of upper airway obstruction and marked improvement in sleep patterns following adenotonsillectomy.
None of the patients exhibited pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale, indicating that early intervention averted advanced cardiopulmonary complications.

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Mangat et al. (1977) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7073348031ec7bb1dc59e0 https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1977.00780240041003

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Case series shows relief of sleep apnea and hypersomnolence after adenotonsillectomy in children, indicating early treatment prevents severe cardiopulmonary complications.

Sleep Apnea, Hypersomnolence, and Upper Airway Obstruction Secondary to Adenotonsillar Enlargement

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Sleep Apnea, Hypersomnolence, and Upper Airway Obstruction Secondary to Adenotonsillar Enlargement

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