Dysphagia Outcomes Before and After Adenotonsillectomy in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and tonsil hypertrophy may be associated with dysphagia. However, randomized clinical trials assessing dysphagia outcomes in children randomized to adenotonsillectomy (AT) vs watchful waiting with supportive care (WWSC) are lacking.

Objective

To assess dysphagia outcomes in children with OSA and tonsil hypertrophy managed with AT or WWSC.

Design, setting, and participants

This secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized clinical trial, the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial (CHAT), was conducted at tertiary children's hospitals from October 2007 to June 2012. Children aged 5.0 to 9.9 years with OSA were randomized to AT or WWSC and underwent polysomnography at baseline and 7 months. Caregivers completed the OSA-18 questionna

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10436182 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature