Evaluation of Changes In Mean Platelets Volume In Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy

Objective: Adenotonsillar hypertophy is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction seen in children.Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is known to cause cardiac and pulmonary disfunctions.The most important reason for this is hypoventilation.Hypoventilation could lead to hypercoagulopathy.Mean platelet volume is the most important parameter that shows thrombocyte size.Larger thrombocytes contain more enzymatic granules and this is an indication that more prothrombotic activities will occur.In this study we researched on the changes in Mean platelet levels after adenotonsillectomy in patients with adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Methods:The mean platelet volume of 45 patients of ages 3-9years were retrospectively evaluated before and after operation due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy between the years 2011-2015.Results: There was no significant difference in Hemoglobin, White blood cells, and Mean Platelet Volume between the preoperative and postoperative values however there was a significant decrease in platelet count. Conclusion:There was no signifant change in Mean Platelet Volume but a decrease in platelet volume was seen in almost 50% of the patients.