Adenotonsillectomy Versus Watchful Waiting for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: The treatment of children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) remains a point of debate among otorhinolaryngologists worldwide. This study aims to comparatively assess the clinical outcomes of adenotonsillectomy (ATE) and watchful waiting in children with OSAS. We searched the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), until the 1st of October 2023. Comparative trials assessing the efficacy of adenotonsillectomy and watchful waiting in children with OSAS were considered. The primary outcome measure was the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), and secondary outcomes included quality of life as measured by OSA-18 score, and mean SpO2 levels. A subgroup analysis evaluating the changes in AHI depending on the severity of the initial disease was a

SUBMITTER: Tsikopoulos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456012 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature