Adenotonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Young Children

Key Points

• This study aims to evaluate the rate of postoperative respiratory complications following adenotonsillectomy in young children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
• Compared postoperative respiratory complications in children younger than 3 years with those aged 3 to 5 years
• Assess the necessity of hospital admission for patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy for OSAS
• Children under 3 years experience significantly higher rates of respiratory complications post-surgery
• Findings support hospital admission for all patients younger than 3 undergoing the procedure