Stress-Related Disorders Among Young Individuals With Surgical Removal of Tonsils or Adenoids.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Studies have suggested an increased risk of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behavior among individuals who have undergone tonsillectomy. However, little is known about stress-related disorders.

Objective

To investigate whether surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids is associated with a subsequent risk of stress-related disorders.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study used Swedish nationwide population and health registry data of all individuals born between January 1, 1981, and December 31, 2016. Individuals who had undergone surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids (ie, exposed persons) were compared with unrelated unexposed individuals individually matched by sex, birth year, and calendar date at the start of follow-up (population-matched

SUBMITTER: Xiao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11629130 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature