Abstract
The diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in children requires clinical suspicion supplemented with the use of specific diagnostic tests. Polysomnography remains the key to diagnosis, and helps to assess the need for treatment, the risk for perioperative respiratory compromise, and the likelihood of persistent OSAS after treatment. Adenotonsillectomy is the mainstay of treatment, although children with complex medical conditions that affect upper airway anatomy and tone may require additional treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 427-443 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Pediatric clinics of North America |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health