Changes in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Pediatric Airway Measurements After Adenotonsillectomy in Patients With OSA.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Early intervention using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and adenotonsillectomy for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may prevent impaired growth, adverse cardiovascular consequences, learning deficits, and poor quality of life.

Objective

To assess changes in CBCT airway measurements and polysomnography (PSG) parameters that occur after adenotonsillectomy in children with OSA and to determine whether CBCT changes are correlated with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) reduction.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary medical center from 2013 to 2016. Children aged 7 to 13 years with PSG-confirmed OSA (ie, AHI ≥1) were recruited. Data analysis was performed from March to July 2021.

Exposures

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SUBMITTER: Liu CN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9136678 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature