Assessment of recurrent fever among children undergoing tonsillectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recurrent tonsillitis is a common indication for tonsillectomy in children and has phenotypic overlap with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome. We sought to characterize symptoms associated with PFAPA among children undergoing tonsillectomy.

Methods

Parents/guardians of children undergoing tonsillectomy at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital over a six-week period were queried regarding symptoms of recurrent fever. Follow-up questionnaires were administered 3 and 12 months after tonsillectomy.

Results

82% (120/147) of patients who underwent tonsillectomy during the study period participated. Provider-documented indications for tonsillectomy were obstructive sleep apnea in 88% and recurrent tonsillitis in 33%.

SUBMITTER: Espahbodi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11673685 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature