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Senthilvel E, Feygin YB, Nguyen QL, El-Kersh K. Polysomnographic outcomes of revision adenoidectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea and recurrent/residual adenoidal hypertrophy. Sleep Breath 2024; 28:887-893. [PMID: 38019447 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-023-02951-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Recurrent/residual adenoidal hypertrophy after adenotonsillectomy in children can result in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We aimed to assess the polysomnographic (PSG) outcomes of revision adenoidectomy in children with recurrent/residual adenoidal hypertrophy and OSA. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective study that included children with sleep studies that confirmed OSA and known history of adenotonsillectomy who were diagnosed with adenoidal hypertrophy and subsequently underwent revision adenoidectomy. Pre- and postoperative PSG variables of revision adenoidectomy were included in the analysis. RESULTS A total of 20 children were included in the study. The cohort included 13 males and 7 females with a mean age of 7.8 years (± 3.6 years). The mean BMI z score was 1.96 [1.31, 2.43]. The median duration from adenotonsillectomy performance was 2.3 years [1.4, 4.0]. Overall, revision adenoidectomy resulted in significant improvements in multiple respiratory parameters, including AHI 6.6 [1.4, 13. 7] vs 14.8 [7.4, 20.7], p = 0.02; oxygen desaturations nadir 88.0 [84.0, 93.0] vs 80.0 [72.2, 88.9], p = 0.01; supine AHI 8.6 [1.5, 14.3] vs 17.6 [8.3, 30.2], p = 0.02; and arousal index 12.2 [9.6, 15.7] vs 18.9 [13.4, 24.9], p = 0.04. CONCLUSIONS Children with recurrent/residual adenoidal hypertrophy after adenotonsillectomy who undergo revision adenoidectomy experience improvements in respiratory event, gas exchange, and arousal index.
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- Egambaram Senthilvel
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville and Norton Children Medical Group, 9880 Angies Way Suite, Louisville, KY, 300, USA.
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- Norton Children's Research Institute, affiliated with University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40241, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Senthilvel E, Nguyen QL, Gunaratnam B, Feygin YB, Palani R, El-Kersh K. Role of neck radiography in assessing recurrent/residual adenoid hypertrophy in children with OSA and history of adenotonsillectomy: a sleep physician perspective. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:1027-1033. [PMID: 36727478 PMCID: PMC10235720 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Recurrent/residual adenoid hypertrophy after adenotonsillectomy in children can result in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We aimed to assess the role of soft tissue neck X-ray (STN-XR) in evaluating recurrent/residual adenoid tissue hypertrophy. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective study that included children with sleep study-confirmed OSA and a known history of adenotonsillectomy who underwent STN-XR to evaluate for recurrent/residual adenoid tissue hypertrophy. STN-XR nasopharyngeal obliteration and baseline polysomnographic data were analyzed. Multiple linear regression was used to assess the independent relationship between the results of STN-XR and the total apnea-hypopnea index, while controlling for relevant characteristics. RESULTS The study included 160 participants with a median age of 10 years (quartile [Q] 1 = 7, Q3 = 12.25). More than half of the children were male (59.4%) and the median body mass index z-score was 2.11 (Q1 = 1.23, Q3 = 2.54). STN-XR was normal in 39.4%, and it showed mild, moderate, and complete nasopharyngeal obliteration in 20.6%, 32.5%, and 7.5% of the participants, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that moderate and complete nasopharyngeal obliteration was associated with an increase in the mean total apnea-hypopnea index by 109% (P = .0002) and 185% (P = .001), respectively, when compared with children without nasopharyngeal obliteration. However, mild nasopharyngeal obliteration, body mass index z-score, age, sex, and race were not significantly associated with an increase in the total apnea-hypopnea index. CONCLUSIONS STN-XR was useful in assessing recurrent/residual adenoid tissue hypertrophy in children with OSA and a history of adenotonsillectomy. Moderate and complete nasopharyngeal obliteration were associated with significantly increased apnea-hypopnea index. Pediatric sleep physicians may consider STN-XR in the evaluation of children with OSA and previous history of adenotonsillectomy. CITATION Senthilvel E, Nguyen QL, Gunaratnam B, Feygin YB, Palani R, El-Kersh K. Role of neck radiography in assessing recurrent/residual adenoid hypertrophy in children with OSA and history of adenotonsillectomy: a sleep physician perspective. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(6):1027-1033.
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- Egambaram Senthilvel
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville and Norton Children Medical Group, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Deaconess Health, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville and Norton Children Medical Group, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville and Norton Children Medical Group, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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Long B, McKinlay A, Arora S, Foster S, Hansen S. Lost to follow-up: Post-operative polysomnography in at-risk, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 170:111581. [PMID: 37187142 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Analyze adherence to AASM recommendations for post-operative polysomnography in eligible pediatric patients. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Cohort. SETTING Tertiary, Outpatient Sleep Lab. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of pediatric patients, ages 1-17, previously diagnosed with moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea that completed a surgical intervention. Chart review included demographic data, a co-morbidity of interest, the presence of an otolaryngology, primary care, or sleep medicine encounter, time to follow-up, the presence of a post-operative polysomnography, time to post-operative polysomnography, and the presence of an annual follow-up with any provider. RESULTS Of the 373 patients, 67 patients met inclusion criteria. Fifty-nine followed-up with any provider, with 21 completing post-operative polysomnography. Patients with residual or recurrent symptoms (p < 0.01) and all patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (p = 0.04) were more likely to complete post-operative polysomnography (PSG). Sub-analysis across at-risk categories (isolated moderate, isolated severe, moderate & a co-morbidity, and severe & a co-morbidity) revealed patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea & a co-morbidity completed a follow-up PSG more often than isolated moderate obstructive sleep apnea (p = 0.01). There was a difference in follow-up with sleep medicine across at-risk categories (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Recurrent symptoms and increasing disease severity were associated with obtaining post-operative polysomnography. However, variability existed for which patients completed post-operative polysomnography. We speculate an inconsistent standard across disciplines, inadequate post-operative obstructive sleep apnea management education, and uncoordinated systemic processes contribute to this discrepancy. Our findings support a standardized, multi-disciplinary care pathway for the management of at-risk, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
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- Benjamin Long
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Chen Y, Xu J, Yin G, Ye J. Effectiveness and safety of (adeno) tonsillectomy for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea in different age groups: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev 2023; 69:101782. [PMID: 37121134 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of (adeno)tonsillectomy (AT) for uncomplicated pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) across different age groups. Four electronic databases were searched until April 2022, and 93 studies (9087 participants) were selected, including before-after studies, cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials. It has been suggested that age, disease severity, and length of follow-up are associated with surgical effects. Compared with older children (>7 years), patients receiving AT surgery before the age of 7 exhibited a significantly greater release of disease severity, as well as a greater decrease in hypoxemic burden, improvement in sleep quality, and better cardiovascular function. Cognitive/behavioral performance also improved after AT, although it was more related to the length of follow-up than the age at surgery. Notably, the surgical complication rate was considerably higher in patients younger than 3 years old. Overall, we suggest that the age of 3-7 years might be optimal for AT in polysomnography-diagnosed uncomplicated OSA to maximize potential benefits for both disease and comorbidities and balance the risks of surgery.
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- Yijing Chen
- Sleep Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, China
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- Sleep Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, China
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- Sleep Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, China
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- Sleep Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, China.
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Okano M, Fujieda S, Gotoh M, Kurono Y, Matsubara A, Ohta N, Kamijo A, Yamada T, Nakamaru Y, Asako M, Sakurai D, Terada T, Yonekura S, Sakashita M, Okubo K. Executive summary: Japanese guidelines for allergic rhinitis 2020. Allergol Int 2023; 72:41-53. [PMID: 36509676 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The Practical Guideline for the Management of Allergic Rhinitis, the fist guideline for allergic rhinitis in Japan, was prepared after a symposium held by the Japanese Society of Allergology in 1993. The current 9th edition was published in 2020 and is widely used today. The most recent collection of evidence from the literature was supplemented to the revised guideline to incorporate evidence-based medicine. The revised guideline includes updated epidemiology of allergic rhinitis in Japan, a figure representing the mechanisms of allergic rhinitis in both the onset and sensitization phases with the introduction of regulatory T cells and type 2 innate lymphoid cells, practical assessment for diagnosis, new pharmacotherapy agents such as anti-IgE mAb and a new drug delivery system for antihistamines, sublingual immunotherapy for children, dual sublingual immunotherapy for house dust mites and Japanese cedar pollen extract, new classification for surgery for allergic rhinitis, and treatment and prescriptions for older adults. An evidence-based step-by-step strategy for treatment is also described.
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- Mitsuhiro Okano
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Japan.
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Akita University, Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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Shen H, Lin Z, Yuan J, Yao C, Li Y, Wu J, Liu Y. Low vitamin D levels and frequencies of regulatory T cells (Tregs) are associated with adenotonsillar hypertrophy in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 138:110231. [PMID: 32705995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the levels of vitamin D and the frequencies of regulatory T cells (%Tregs) in children undergoing adenotonsillectomies (T&As) and their controls. METHODS We prospectively collected data from 130 children aged from 2 to 14 years old undergoing T&As and 60 undergoing unrelated elective procedures from November 1, 2015 to December 20, 2017 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University. Demographic and disease specific data was obtained in addition to blood samples for the measurement of 25-hydroxy (OH)-vitamin D, interleukin-10 and %Tregs. RESULTS Among the 130 patients undergoing T&As who had 25(OH) vitamin D levels measured, 40.8% were vitamin D deficient (25(OH) vitamin D < 20 ng/mL), 42.3% were insufficient (20 ng/mL < 25(OH) vitamin D < 30 ng/mL), only 16.9% were sufficient (25(OH) vitamin D > 30 ng/mL). Compared with the control group, children undergoing adenotonsillectomies exhibited a significant decrease in the level of serum 25(OH) vitamin D and %Tregs (p < 0.01, p < 0.01). The level of 25(OH) vitamin D and % Tregs did not correlate to parameters like BMI, age, sex in the children undergoing T&As. The lower Vitamin D levels were related to higher OSA-18 scores (Pearson correlation, r = -0.476, p < 0.01), tonsil size (Spearman rank correlation, r = -0.563)and adenoid size (Spearman rank correlation, r = -0.291). In the different vitamin D concentration groups, the mean values of %Tregs were not equal (ANOVA, F = 7.389, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Children undergoing T&As have a lower level of 25(OH) vitamin D and %Tregs. Low 25(OH) vitamin D levels were related to higher OSA-18 scores and greater lymphoid tissue size rather than sex, age, increased BMI. Vitamin D and Treg cells are associated with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
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- Hailong Shen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, PR China.
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Boyd KL. A century of adenotonsillectomy's failure to fully resolve sleep-disordered breathing: mild malocclusions are maybe not so mild? J Clin Sleep Med 2020; 16:1229-1230. [PMID: 32807292 PMCID: PMC7446097 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Boyd KL. A century of adenotonsillectomy’s failure to fully resolve sleep-disordered breathing: mild malocclusions are maybe not so mild? J Clin Sleep Med. 2020;16(8):1229–1230.
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- Kevin L Boyd
- Department of Dentistry and Sleep Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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Gozal D, Tan HL, Kheirandish-Gozal L. Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Handling the Unknown with Precision. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9030888. [PMID: 32213932 PMCID: PMC7141493 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Treatment approaches to pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have remarkably evolved over the last two decades. From an a priori assumption that surgical removal of enlarged upper airway lymphadenoid tissues (T&A) was curative in the vast majority of patients as the recommended first-line treatment for pediatric OSA, residual respiratory abnormalities are frequent. Children likely to manifest persistent OSA after T&A include those with severe OSA, obese or older children, those with concurrent asthma or allergic rhinitis, children with predisposing oropharyngeal or maxillomandibular factors, and patients with underlying medical conditions. Furthermore, selection anti-inflammatory therapy or orthodontic interventions may be preferable in milder cases. The treatment options for residual OSA after T&A encompass a large spectrum of approaches, which may be complementary, and clearly require multidisciplinary cooperation. Among these, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), combined anti-inflammatory agents, rapid maxillary expansion, and myofunctional therapy are all part of the armamentarium, albeit with currently low-grade evidence supporting their efficacy. In this context, there is urgent need for prospective evidence that will readily identify the correct candidate for a specific intervention, and thus enable some degree of scientifically based precision in the current one approach fits all model of pediatric OSA medical care.
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- David Gozal
- Department of Child Health and the Child Health Research Institute, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65201, USA;
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- Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK;
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- Department of Child Health and the Child Health Research Institute, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65201, USA;
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Impact of allergic rhinitis on quality of life after powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Am J Otolaryngol 2020; 41:102165. [PMID: 31739999 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) has been reported to worsen quality of life (QoL) after adenotonsillectomy. Although powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (PITA) has been widely performed, it is not clear whether comorbid AR may worsen QoL in patients who undergo PITA. PURPOSE To evaluate QoL after PITA in relation to AR. METHODS Children undergoing PITA for sleep-disordered breathing were enrolled and divided into AR and non-AR groups. QoL was evaluated using serial applications of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18) questionnaire and compared between the two groups. RESULTS Of 151 enrolled patients, 73 were categorized into the AR and 78 into non-AR groups. After surgery, patients exhibited marked improvement in OSA-18 scores in both groups, with similar results at each follow-up. The degree of improvement in OSA-18 scores was less in the AR group 3 months after surgery; however, this difference was not significant 6 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Although comorbid AR may initially appear to impede improvement in QoL after PITA, QoL was improved similarly 6 months after PITA, irrespective of AR status. In children with comorbid AR, PITA could be safely performed to treat sleep-disordered breathing without concerns regarding worsening of QoL.
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Pierce B, Brietzke S. Association of Preoperative, Subjective Pediatric Tonsil Size With Tonsillectomy Outcomes. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 145:854-859. [DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2019.1842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Bailey Pierce
- Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, Boca Raton
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- Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, Boca Raton
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Lee SY, Kim JW. Nasopharyngeal Width and Its Association With Sleep-Disordered Breathing Symptoms in Children. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 12:399-404. [PMID: 30832459 PMCID: PMC6787469 DOI: 10.21053/ceo.2018.01151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Objectives Although adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the main cause of sleep-disordered breathing in children, surrounding anatomic factors, such as the width of the nasopharynx, can affect upper airway patency. However, there have been no reports of the association of nasopharyngeal width with sleep-disordered breathing in children. This study was undertaken to measure nasopharyngeal width in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing and to investigate the clinical implications of this factor. Methods This was a retrospective study with a follow-up period of 1 year, performed at a tertiary referral center. We reviewed the operative records of children who underwent adenotonsillectomy at our center for symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing, such as snoring, apnea, and mouth breathing. The nasopharyngeal width was measured immediately before adenotonsillectomy, which was performed under general anesthesia with a microscopy-assisted mirror view. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy was graded on a four-point scale, and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing were evaluated by using the Korean version of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 questionnaire before and after surgery. The relationships between the average nasopharyngeal width and patient age and sex, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and the Korean version of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 score were analyzed. Results The study included 549 children (343 boys) with a mean age of 6.0 years (range, 2 to 11 years). The average nasopharyngeal width was 11.9 mm (range, 7.0 to 18.0 mm) and increased with age (range, 11.2 to 13.3; β=0.264; P<0.001). At 1 year after surgery, children with a greater nasopharyngeal width at the time of surgery exhibited additional improvements in symptoms of obstruction relative to those at 1 month after surgery. Conclusion The average nasopharyngeal width in children is approximately 11.9 mm and exhibits a slight increase with age. The width of the nasopharynx may be a factor associated with the degree of improvement in symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing after adenotonsillectomy.
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- Sang-Youp Lee
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Inoshita A, Kasai T, Matsuoka R, Sata N, Shiroshita N, Kawana F, Kato M, Ikeda K. Age-stratified sex differences in polysomnographic findings and pharyngeal morphology among children with obstructive sleep apnea. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:6702-6710. [PMID: 30746215 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.11.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Background Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has important implications for growth, learning, behavior, cognition and cardiovascular health as well as snoring and OSA in adulthood. In this study, we elucidated the sex differences in polysomnographic (PSG) findings and pharyngeal radiographic data in pediatric OSA patients. Methods Sixty three children (age between 3 and 15 years old) with OSA [defined as apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥1/h by polysomnography] were enrolled. Lateral neck radiographs were obtained from the patients. All subjects were separated by age: pre-adolescent group (3-8 years old) and adolescent group (9-15 years old). Results Overall, 45 patients in the pre-adolescent group (33 boys and 12 girls) and 18 patients in the adolescent group (10 boys and 8 girls) were enrolled, and sex differences were compared in each group. We found sex differences in craniofacial features and severity of OSA in the adolescent group, in which girls with OSA had more upper airway space, in addition to lower AHI, lower 3% oxygen desaturation index (ODI), higher minimum SO2 and better sleep efficiency than the boys. Conclusions The present study found revealed sex differences in pediatric OSA patients in the adolescent group. Girls in the adolescent group had more upper airway space in addition to lower AHI, lower 3% ODI, higher minimum SO2 and better sleep efficiency than boys.
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- Ayako Inoshita
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Sleep and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Center, Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Sleep and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Center, Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Sleep and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Center, Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Isaiah A, Kiss E, Olomu P, Koral K, Mitchell RB. Characterization of upper airway obstruction using cine MRI in children with residual obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy. Sleep Med 2017; 50:79-86. [PMID: 30015255 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2017] [Revised: 10/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) lead to resolution of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in most children. However, OSA persists in about 25-40% of children. Cinematic magnetic resonance imaging (cine MRI) can aid the management of persistent OSA by localizing airway obstruction. We describe our experience in implementing and optimizing a cine MRI protocol by using a 3 Tesla MRI scanner, and the use of dexmedetomidine for sedation to improve reproducibility, safety, and diagnostic accuracy. PATIENTS/METHODS Patients aged 3-18 years who underwent cine MRI for the evaluation of persistent OSA after T&A and failed positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy were included. Clinical data and the apnea-hyponea index were compared with quantitative and qualitative estimates of airway obstruction from imaging sequences. RESULTS A total of 36 children were included with a mean age of 9.6 ± 4.6 (SD) years with 40% over 12 years of age. Two-thirds of them were boys. Seventeen out of 36 children (47%) had Down syndrome. Single site and multilevel obstruction were identified in 21 of 36 patients (58%) and in 12 of 36 patients (33%), respectively. All cine MRIs were performed without complications. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that a combination of the minimum airway diameter and body mass index z-score best predicted OSA severity (P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Cine MRI is a sensitive, safe, and noninvasive modality for visualizing upper airway obstruction in children with persistent OSA after T&A. Accurate identification of obstruction can assist in surgical planning in children who fail PAP therapy.
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- Amal Isaiah
- Department of Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(SM), Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(SM), Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(SM), Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(SM), Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health(SM), Dallas, TX, USA.
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The relationship between allergic status and adenotonsillar regrowth: a retrospective research on children after adenotonsillectomy. Sci Rep 2017; 7:46615. [PMID: 28418014 PMCID: PMC5394537 DOI: 10.1038/srep46615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Adenotonsillar regrowth in children after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often seen in clinical treatment, however, the relationship between allergic disease and adenotonsillar regrowth remains unclear. In this retrospective study, children were assigned to either the recurrence or control group, and subdivided by age at operation. Among children over 36 months, those in the recurrence group had more allergic disease and higher IgE, IL-4, and IL-5 levels than the same-aged children in control group. The Paediatric Allergic Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PADQLQ) scores for nasal symptoms and activity were higher in children older than 36 months in recurrence group. The results of immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence showed that FoxP3+ cells (Tregs) were less, while GATA3+ cells (Th2 cells) were more in recurrence group for all ages. Allergic status and low levels of FoxP3 were proved as independent risk factors for adenotonsillar regrowth by multivariate logistic regression. These results indicate that allergic disease is a risk factor for adenotonsillar regrowth in children following T&A for OSA, and this risk increases with age. The decreased level of Tregs and subsequent changes in immune function play an important role in the pathogenesis of adenotonsillar regrowth.
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Telephone Screening to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy. J Pediatr Health Care 2016; 30:e17-e25. [PMID: 27450191 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Revised: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition that can result in a range of adverse health outcomes if left untreated. A significant number of children who undergo adenotonsillectomy (T&A) for OSA will have persistent symptoms. METHODS This prospective, descriptive, pilot study utilized a telephone screening method with the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SRBD) questionnaire to identify children with residual symptoms of OSA after T&A. Risk factors for persistent OSA were also investigated. RESULTS The percentage of children identified with symptoms of persistent OSA was 33% (n = 28). No significant variables were associated with increased PSQ-SRBD scores. DISCUSSION This study found a number of children with persistent symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing after T&A, suggesting that these children may be at high risk for persistent OSA. Telephone screening using the PSQ-SRBD is a useful approach to identify children who may require a polysomnogram or referral to pediatric sleep specialist, particularly in settings where postoperative follow-up is poor.
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Esteller E, Villatoro JC, Pedemonte G, Agüero A, Ademà JM, Girabent-Farrés M. Surgical Treatment for Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Cold-Knife Tonsillar Dissection Versus Bipolar Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation. ACTA OTORRINOLARINGOLOGICA ESPANOLA 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otoeng.2015.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Transoral robotic-assisted tongue base resection in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: case presentation, clinical and technical consideration. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 274:1161-1166. [PMID: 27568349 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-4269-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is primarily caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy. However, tongue base hypertrophy is increasingly being recognized as a cause, even after adenotonsillectomy. We report three cases of pediatric OSAS successfully treated by transoral robotic reduction of the tongue base. In all children, we were able to achieve improved retrolingual patency while avoiding significant procedure-related morbidity. In conclusion, tongue base reduction by transoral robotic surgery appears to be a feasible solution for the base of tongue obstruction due to lingual tonsil hypertrophy in pediatric patients.
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Tan HL, Kheirandish-Gozal L, Gozal D. Obstructive sleep apnea in children: update on the recognition, treatment and management of persistent disease. Expert Rev Respir Med 2016; 10:431-439. [PMID: 26949836 DOI: 10.1586/17476348.2016.1163224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is the recommended first-line treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy. It is now clearly established that AT results in improvement in the severity of OSA in most children. However, a significant number of OSA children undergoing AT exhibit residual persistent OSA post-surgery. Patients at increased risk of persistent OSA include those with severe disease at initial review, older or obese patients, children with underlying asthma or allergic rhinitis, and those who have concurrent underlying medical conditions, such as Trisomy 21, craniofacial syndromes or cerebral palsy. Here, we aim to highlight recent research findings into those who have persistent OSA disease, and suggest a practical approach to the management of these children.
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- Hui-Leng Tan
- a Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine , Royal Brompton Hospital , London , UK
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- b Sections of Pediatric Sleep Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Comer Children's Hospital, Pritzker School of Medicine , The University of Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA
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- b Sections of Pediatric Sleep Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Comer Children's Hospital, Pritzker School of Medicine , The University of Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA
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Esteller E, Villatoro JC, Pedemonte G, Agüero A, Ademà JM, Girabent-Farrés M. Surgical treatment for childhood obstructive sleep apnoea: Cold-knife tonsillar dissection versus bipolar radiofrequency thermal ablation. ACTA OTORRINOLARINGOLOGICA ESPANOLA 2016; 67:261-7. [PMID: 26992775 DOI: 10.1016/j.otorri.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2015] [Revised: 10/28/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Adenotonsillectomy for treatment of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea is effective. The uncomfortable postoperative period and possible complications have significantly increased the use of partial techniques, seeking to improve these aspects while achieving the same results in resolving sleep apnoea. The aim was to present the experience with 2 consecutive groups of patients, comparing total tonsillectomy to bipolar radiofrequency ablation (RFA). METHOD A group of 96 children that underwent total tonsilloadenoidectomy using cold dissection were compared to another group of 101 children that underwent RFA. In all cases, polysomnography was performed before and 1 year after surgery. The percentage of cases with persistent disease (apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 3) and the improvement of clinical symptoms at one year were evaluated. The percentages of surgical and anaesthetic complications in both groups were also compared. RESULT The persistence of the syndrome was comparable in both groups: 25% in the cold dissection and 22.77% in the radiofrequency ablation group. Anaesthetic complications (5% in the group where cold dissection was used and 4.2% in the radiofrequency ablation group) and postoperative bleeding rates were very low and statistically comparable with both techniques. CONCLUSION In the treatment of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, both extracapsular surgery using cold scalpel and bipolar radiofrequency tunnelling techniques are safe. Likewise, results as to resolution of the syndrome show no statistically significant differences.
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- Eduard Esteller
- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital General de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España; Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España.
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital General de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital General de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital General de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España
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- Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital General de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España
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- Unidad de Bioestadística, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), España
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Lee CH, Hsu WC, Chang WH, Lin MT, Kang KT. Polysomnographic findings after adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnoea in obese and non-obese children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Otolaryngol 2016; 41:498-510. [PMID: 26436726 DOI: 10.1111/coa.12549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Use of polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard of diagnosis and measurement of treatment effectiveness for paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Although adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is effective in diminishing the apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI), a meta-analysis of postoperative changes for all other PSG parameters and outcome comparisons between obese and non-obese children following T&A have never been conducted. OBJECTIVE OF REVIEW To comprehensively review polysomnographic findings after surgery for obese and non-obese children with OSA. SEARCH STRATEGY Study protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42013004737). Two authors independently searched databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Review from January 1997 to July 2014. The keywords used included the following: sleep apnea, OSA, sleep apnea syndromes, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, infant, child, adolescent, and Humans. EVALUATION METHOD A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis for literature for OSA children treated by T&A with polysomnography data. Random-effects model was applied to determine postoperative sleep parameter changes and the surgical success rate between obese and non-obese groups. The quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. RESULTS In total, 51 studies with 3413 subjects were enrolled. After surgery, sleep architecture was altered by a significant decrease in sleep stage 1, and an increase in slow-wave sleep and the rapid eye movement stage, and enhanced sleep efficiency. The mean difference between pre- and postoperative was a significant reduction of 12.4 event/h in AHI, along with a reduction of obstructive index, hypopnoea index, central index and arousal index. Mean and minimum oxygen saturation increased significantly after surgery. The overall success rate was 51% for postoperative AHI <1 (obese versus non-obese versus combined, 34% versus 49% versus 56%), and 81% for AHI <5 (obese versus non-obese versus combined, 61% versus 87% versus 84%). Meta-regression analyses demonstrate that postoperative AHI was positively correlated with AHI and body mass index z score before surgery. CONCLUSIONS Meta-analysis of current literature shows T&A offers prominent improvement in a variety of sleep parameters. Improvements in non-obese children exceeded those for obese children. Postoperative residual OSA remained in roughly half of the children, especially those with severe disease and obesity, making additional treatment strategies and/or long-term follow-up highly desirable.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hsiao Chung-Cheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Kaditis AG, Alonso Alvarez ML, Boudewyns A, Alexopoulos EI, Ersu R, Joosten K, Larramona H, Miano S, Narang I, Trang H, Tsaoussoglou M, Vandenbussche N, Villa MP, Van Waardenburg D, Weber S, Verhulst S. Obstructive sleep disordered breathing in 2- to 18-year-old children: diagnosis and management. Eur Respir J 2015; 47:69-94. [PMID: 26541535 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00385-2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 460] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This document summarises the conclusions of a European Respiratory Society Task Force on the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in childhood and refers to children aged 2-18 years. Prospective cohort studies describing the natural history of SDB or randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials regarding its management are scarce. Selected evidence (362 articles) can be consolidated into seven management steps. SDB is suspected when symptoms or abnormalities related to upper airway obstruction are present (step 1). Central nervous or cardiovascular system morbidity, growth failure or enuresis and predictors of SDB persistence in the long-term are recognised (steps 2 and 3), and SDB severity is determined objectively preferably using polysomnography (step 4). Children with an apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) >5 episodes·h(-1), those with an AHI of 1-5 episodes·h(-1) and the presence of morbidity or factors predicting SDB persistence, and children with complex conditions (e.g. Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome) all appear to benefit from treatment (step 5). Treatment interventions are usually implemented in a stepwise fashion addressing all abnormalities that predispose to SDB (step 6) with re-evaluation after each intervention to detect residual disease and to determine the need for additional treatment (step 7).
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- Athanasios G Kaditis
- Pediatric Pulmonology Unit, First Dept of Paediatrics, University of Athens School of Medicine and Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Unit, Pulmonology, University Hospital of Burgos and CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Burgos Foundation for Health Research, Burgos, Spain
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- Dept of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Sleep Disorders Laboratory, University of Thessaly School of Medicine and Larissa University Hospital, Larissa, Greece
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- Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, Paediatric Intensive Care, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Paediatric Pulmonology Unit, Dept of Paediatrics, University Autonoma of Barcelona, Corporacio Sanitaria Parc Tauli, Hospital of Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Sleep and Epilepsy Centre, Neurocentre of Southern Switzerland, Civic Hospital of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Paediatric Sleep Centre, Robert Debré University Hospital, EA 7334 REMES Paris-Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Pulmonology Unit, First Dept of Paediatrics, University of Athens School of Medicine and Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Pediatric Sleep Disease Centre, Child Neurology, NESMOS Dept, School of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, S. Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Dept of Paediatrics, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dept of Paediatrics, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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Venekamp RP, Hearne BJ, Chandrasekharan D, Blackshaw H, Lim J, Schilder AGM. Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy versus non-surgical management for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD011165. [PMID: 26465274 PMCID: PMC9242010 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011165.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB) is a condition that encompasses breathing problems when asleep, due to an obstruction of the upper airways, ranging in severity from simple snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). It affects both children and adults. In children, hypertrophy of the tonsils and adenoid tissue is thought to be the commonest cause of oSDB. As such, tonsillectomy - with or without adenoidectomy - is considered an appropriate first-line treatment for most cases of paediatric oSDB. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy compared with non-surgical management of children with oSDB. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Register of Studies Online, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Clinicaltrials.gov, ICTRP and additional sources for published and unpublished trials. The date of the search was 5 March 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials comparing the effectiveness and safety of (adeno)tonsillectomy with non-surgical management in children with oSDB aged 2 to 16 years. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used the standard methodological procedures expected by The Cochrane Collaboration. MAIN RESULTS Three trials (562 children) met our inclusion criteria. Two were at moderate to high risk of bias and one at low risk of bias. We did not pool the results because of substantial clinical heterogeneity. They evaluated three different groups of children: those diagnosed with mild to moderate OSAS by polysomnography (PSG) (453 children aged five to nine years; low risk of bias; CHAT trial), those with a clinical diagnosis of oSDB but with negative PSG recordings (29 children aged two to 14 years; moderate to high risk of bias; Goldstein) and children with Down syndrome or mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) diagnosed with mild to moderate OSAS by PSG (80 children aged six to 12 years; moderate to high risk of bias; Sudarsan). Moreover, the trials included two different comparisons: adenotonsillectomy versus no surgery (CHAT trial and Goldstein) or versus continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) (Sudarsan). Disease-specific quality of life and/or symptom score (using a validated instrument): first primary outcomeIn the largest trial with lowest risk of bias (CHAT trial), at seven months, mean scores for those instruments measuring disease-specific quality of life and/or symptoms were lower (that is, better quality of life or fewer symptoms) in children receiving adenotonsillectomy than in those managed by watchful waiting:- OSA-18 questionnaire (scale 18 to 126): 31.8 versus 49.5 (mean difference (MD) -17.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) -21.2 to -14.2);- PSQ-SRBD questionnaire (scale 0 to 1): 0.2 versus 0.5 (MD -0.3, 95% CI -0.31 to -0.26);- Modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale (scale 0 to 24): 5.1 versus 7.1 (MD -2.0, 95% CI -2.9 to -1.1).No data on this primary outcome were reported in the Goldstein trial.In the Sudarsan trial, the mean OSA-18 score at 12 months did not significantly differ between the adenotonsillectomy and CPAP groups. The mean modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores did not differ at six months, but were lower in the surgery group at 12 months: 5.5 versus 7.9 (MD -2.4, 95% CI -3.1 to -1.7). Adverse events: second primary outcomeIn the CHAT trial, 15 children experienced a serious adverse event: 6/194 (3%) in the adenotonsillectomy group and 9/203 (4%) in the control group (RD -1%, 95% CI -5% to 2%).No major complications were reported in the Goldstein trial.In the Sudarsan trial, 2/37 (5%) developed a secondary haemorrhage after adenotonsillectomy, while 1/36 (3%) developed a rash on the nasal dorsum secondary to the CPAP mask (RD -3%, 95% CI -6% to 12%). Secondary outcomesIn the CHAT trial, at seven months, mean scores for generic caregiver-rated quality of life were higher in children receiving adenotonsillectomy than in those managed by watchful waiting. No data on this outcome were reported by Sudarsan and Goldstein.In the CHAT trial, at seven months, more children in the surgery group had normalisation of respiratory events during sleep as measured by PSG than those allocated to watchful waiting: 153/194 (79%) versus 93/203 (46%) (RD 33%, 95% CI 24% to 42%). In the Goldstein trial, at six months, PSG recordings were similar between groups and in the Sudarsan trial resolution of OSAS (Apnoea/Hypopnoea Index score below 1) did not significantly differ between the adenotonsillectomy and CPAP groups.In the CHAT trial, at seven months, neurocognitive performance and attention and executive function had not improved with surgery: scores were similar in both groups. In the CHAT trial, at seven months, mean scores for caregiver-reported ratings of behaviour were lower (that is, better behaviour) in children receiving adenotonsillectomy than in those managed by watchful waiting, however, teacher-reported ratings of behaviour did not significantly differ.No data on these outcomes were reported by Goldstein and Sudarsan. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In otherwise healthy children, without a syndrome, of older age (five to nine years), and diagnosed with mild to moderate OSAS by PSG, there is moderate quality evidence that adenotonsillectomy provides benefit in terms of quality of life, symptoms and behaviour as rated by caregivers and high quality evidence that this procedure is beneficial in terms of PSG parameters. At the same time, high quality evidence indicates no benefit in terms of objective measures of attention and neurocognitive performance compared with watchful waiting. Furthermore, PSG recordings of almost half of the children managed non-surgically had normalised by seven months, indicating that physicians and parents should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of adenotonsillectomy against watchful waiting in these children. This is a condition that may recover spontaneously over time.For non-syndromic children classified as having oSDB on purely clinical grounds but with negative PSG recordings, the evidence on the effects of adenotonsillectomy is of very low quality and is inconclusive.Low-quality evidence suggests that adenotonsillectomy and CPAP may be equally effective in children with Down syndrome or MPS diagnosed with mild to moderate OSAS by PSG.We are unable to present data on the benefits of adenotonsillectomy in children with oSDB aged under five, despite this being a population in whom this procedure is often performed for this purpose.
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- Roderick P Venekamp
- University Medical Center UtrechtJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care & Department of OtorhinolaryngologyHeidelberglaan 100UtrechtNetherlands3508 GA
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- Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College LondonevidENT, Ear InstituteLondonUK
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- Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College LondonevidENT, Ear InstituteLondonUK
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- Medway Maritime HospitalEar, Nose and Throat DepartmentWindmill RoadGillinghamKentUKME7 5NY
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- Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College LondonevidENT, Ear InstituteLondonUK
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Doganer YC, Rohrer JE, Aydogan U, Thurston MJ, Saglam K. Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and adenotonsillectomy rates in school-aged children: Relative contributions of socio-demographic and clinical features. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:969-74. [PMID: 25979652 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2015] [Accepted: 03/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The present study sought to investigate the frequencies of tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and both adenotonsillectomy (T&A) among 6-12 years old children. In addition, we tried to find out the predictors associated with these previous upper respiratory tract (URT) surgeries. METHODS This cross-sectional study consisted of 1900 children educated in 3 different elementary schools in Ankara, Turkey. Data about demographics and health conditions were obtained from survey questionnaires completed by parents. RESULTS Of the 1900 children, 15 children (0.8%) previously underwent tonsillectomy, 43 children (2.3%) had adenoidectomy and 80 children (4.2%) had T&A surgical histories. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that older students compared to younger ones [odds ratio (OR) = 1.15, p = 0.011], and those who had parent-reported apnea compared to subjects without apnea were more likely to have URT surgery histories [OR = 2.34, p = 0.001]. Those children with surgery histories were more likely to have fathers with a higher educational level [medium level: OR = 2.07, p = 0.012; high level: OR = 2.79, p = 0.001 vs. low level) and the subjects had greater BMI percentiles [overweight: OR = 1.71, p = 0.036; obesity: OR = 2.32, p = 0.003 vs. healthy weight]. Children who had 1-2 URT infections per year [OR = 0.47, p = 0.019] had less probability of URT surgery histories, whereas those children with AOM ≥ 3 times per year [OR = 2.52, p = 0.003] had more probability of URT surgery history. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that a reasonable explanation for higher rates of URT surgery among children with a high level of paternal education may originate from their awareness about URT associated diseases and possibly due to the ease of access to health care services.
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- Yusuf C Doganer
- Department of Family Medicine, Turkish Military Academy, Primary Care Examination Center, Ankara, Turkey; Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey
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Alonso-Álvarez ML, Terán-Santos J, Navazo-Egüia AI, Martinez MG, Jurado-Luque MJ, Corral-Peñafiel J, Duran-Cantolla J, Cordero-Guevara JA, Kheirandish-Gozal L, Gozal D. Treatment outcomes of obstructive sleep apnoea in obese community-dwelling children: the NANOS study. Eur Respir J 2015; 46:717-27. [PMID: 26065566 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00013815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The first line of treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in children consists of adenotonsillectomy (T&A). The aim of the present study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of OSAS among obese children recruited from the community.A cross-sectional, prospective, multicentre study of Spanish obese children aged 3-14 years, with four groups available for follow-up: group 1: non-OSAS with no treatment; group 2: dietary treatment; group 3: surgical treatment; and group 4: continuous positive airway pressure treatment.117 obese children (60 boys, 57 girls) with a mean age of 11.3±2.9 years completed the initial (T0) and follow-up (T1) assessments. Their mean body mass index (BMI) at T1 was 27.6±4.7 kg·m(-2), corresponding to a BMI Z-score of 1.34±0.59. Mean respiratory disturbance index (RDI) at follow-up was 3.3±3.9 events·h(-1). Among group 1 children, 21.2% had an RDI ≥3 events·h(-1) at T1, the latter being present in 50% of group 2, and 43.5% in group 3. In the binary logistic regression model, age emerged as a significant risk factor for residual OSAS (odds ratio 1.49, 95% confidence interval 1.01-2.23; p<0.05) in obese children surgically treated, and RDI at T0 as well as an increase in BMI emerged as significant risk factors for persistent OSAS in obese children with dietary treatment (OR 1.82, 95% CI 1.09-3.02 (p<0.03) and OR 8.71, 95% CI 1.24-61.17 (p=0.03)).Age, RDI at diagnosis and obesity are risk factors for relatively unfavourable OSAS treatment outcomes at follow-up.
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- María Luz Alonso-Álvarez
- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain CIBER of Respiratory Diseases, Instituto Carlos III, CIBERES, Spain Hospital Universitario de Burgos (HUBU), Burgos, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain CIBER of Respiratory Diseases, Instituto Carlos III, CIBERES, Spain Hospital Universitario de Burgos (HUBU), Burgos, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain Hospital Universitario de Burgos (HUBU), Burgos, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain Hospital Universitario Valdecilla, Santander, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain CIBER of Respiratory Diseases, Instituto Carlos III, CIBERES, Spain Hospital Val D´Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain CIBER of Respiratory Diseases, Instituto Carlos III, CIBERES, Spain Hospital San Pedro de Alcantara, Caceres, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain CIBER of Respiratory Diseases, Instituto Carlos III, CIBERES, Spain Hospital Universitario de Araba, Vitoria, Spain
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- Sleep Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain Hospital Universitario de Burgos (HUBU), Burgos, Spain
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- Section of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Park CS, Guilleminault C, Park HJ, Cho JH, Lee HK, Son HL, Hwang SH. Correlation of salivary alpha amylase level and adenotonsillar hypertrophy with sleep disordered breathing in pediatric subjects. J Clin Sleep Med 2015; 10:559-66. [PMID: 24812542 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.3712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) can affect the sympathetic adrenomedullary system (SAM). As a biomarker of SAM activity, salivary α-amylase (sAA) in pediatric subjects was evaluated whether it has any correlation with polysomnographic (PSG) parameters related to SDB. METHODS Sixty-seven children who attended our clinic during 1 year were enrolled prospectively and underwent clinical examinations and in-lab polysomnography. The sAA was measured at 2 points--at night before PSG and in the early morning after PSG. RESULTS Subjects were divided into control (n = 26, apneahypopnea index [AHI] < 1) and OSAS (n = 41, AHI ≥ 1) groups. The OSAS group was subdivided according to AHI (mild-moderate, 1 ≤ AHI < 10; severe, AHI ≥ 10). The sAA subtraction and ratio (p = 0.014 and p < 0.001, respectively) were significantly higher in severe OSAS than in the mild-moderate and control groups. Although oxygen desaturation index (ODI) and AHI were significantly associated with sAA, sAA in the OSAS group was not related to lowest oxygen saturation or adenotonsillar hypertrophy. CONCLUSION sAA was well related to polysomnographic (PSG) parameters related to SDB, such as AHI and ODI. Therefore, screening test for sAA in children suspected to have SBD may help to identify OSAS patients from control.
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- Chan-Soon Park
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Suwon St. Vincent's Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Suwon St. Vincent's Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Suwon St. Vincent's Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Suwon St. Vincent's Hospital
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- Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea
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Lee CH, Kang KT, Weng WC, Lee PL, Hsu WC. Quality of life after adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea: short-term and long-term results. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:210-5. [PMID: 25555637 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2014] [Revised: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess short-term and long-term changes in quality of life after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Children aged 2-18 years old were enrolled. All subjects had clinical symptoms, overnight polysomnography diagnosis of OSA, and received T&A as treatment. Caregivers were asked to complete the OSA-18 survey before surgery, within 6 months after surgery (short-term), and more than 6 months after surgery (long-term). RESULTS A total of 114 children were included (mean age, 7.0±3.5 years; 75% boys). The mean OSA-18 total score was 71.5±16.0 before surgery. After surgery, the mean OSA-18 total score was significantly decreased in both the short-term (40.3±12.2, p<0.001) and the long-term (42.0±13.7, p<0.001). All five OSA-18 domains were also significantly decreased during short-term and long-term postoperative follow up (p<0.001). Short-term and long-term outcomes were compared. Mean OSA-18 total scores, sleep disturbance score, emotional distress score, daytime function score, and caregiver concerns score did not differ significantly between the short-term and long-term periods, while the physical symptom score was slightly higher in the long-term than the short-term period (9.7±3.3 vs. 8.7±3.0, p=0.02). Additionally, the physical symptoms score was higher in the long-term period in the female (p=0.01), older age (>6 years) (p=0.03), and non-obese (p=0.04) subgroups. CONCLUSION T&A improves short-term and long-term quality of life in children with OSA. Nevertheless, caregivers observed children with aggravation of physical symptoms of quality of life during long-term follow up, especially in the female, older, and non-obese subgroups.
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- Chia-Hsuan Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Maeda K, Tsuiki S, Nakata S, Suzuki K, Itoh E, Inoue Y. Craniofacial contribution to residual obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy in children: a preliminary study. J Clin Sleep Med 2014; 10:1037-8. [PMID: 25142774 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.4028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is frequently associated with adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and the fact that about 30% of affected children continue to show OSA after adenotonsillectomy (AT) suggests the presence of some other predisposing factor(s). We hypothesized that abnormal maxillofacial morphology may be a predisposing factor for residual OSA in pediatric patients. METHODS A total of 13 pediatric OSA patients (9 boys and 4 girls, age [median (interquartile range)] = 4.7 (4.0, 6.4) y, body mass index (BMI) z score = -0.3 (-0.8, 0.5)) who had undergone AT were recruited for this study. Maxillomandibular size was measured using an upright lateral cephalogram, and correlations between size and the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) values obtained before (pre AT AHI) and about 6 months after AT (post AT AHI) were analyzed. RESULTS AHI decreased from 12.3 (8.9, 26.5)/h to 3.0 (1.5, 4.6)/h after AT (p < 0.05). Residual OSA was seen in 11 of the 13 patients (84.6%) and their AHI after AT was 3.1 (2.7, 4.7)/h. The mandible was smaller than the Japanese standard value, and a significant negative correlation was seen between maxillomandibular size and post AT AHI (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the persistence of OSA after AT may be partly due to the smaller sizes of the mandible in pediatric patients. We propose that the maxillomandibular morphology should be carefully examined when a treatment plan is developed for OSA children.
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Kang KT, Weng WC, Lee CH, Lee PL, Hsu WC. Discrepancy between Objective and Subjective Outcomes after Adenotonsillectomy in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 151:150-8. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599814529534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 03/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is the first line therapy for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); however, inconsistency between objective and subjective outcomes perplexes physicians. This study investigates changes of objective and subjective outcomes in children with OSA after T&A, in particular, to elucidate correlations and discrepancies between these 2 measures. Study Design Case series with record review. Setting Tertiary referral medical center. Subjects and Methods Symptomatic children with polysomnographic diagnosis of OSA (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] > 1) were included. All children underwent T&A to treat OSA, along with completely objective (polysomnography) and subjective (Obstructive Sleep Apnea 18-Item Quality-of-Life Questionnaire [OSA-18]) measures before and 3 months after surgery. Results One hundred nineteen children were included (mean age, 6.9 ± 3.3 years; 76% boys). Adenotonsillectomy significantly reduced AHI from 15.4 ± 21.2 per hour to 1.6 ± 2.5 per hour ( P < .001). The OSA-18 scores were significantly improved after surgery ( P < .001). A weak but statistically significant positive correlation was found between AHI and OSA-18 scores preoperatively (ρ = 0.22, P = .016) but not postoperatively (ρ = 0.04, P = .677). Among those cases with residual OSA after surgery, only 6% (3/54) had a residual effect on quality of life (OSA-18 score > 60). Conclusion Adenotonsillectomy improves both objective and subjective outcomes. After surgery, quality of life significantly improved subjectively, despite an incomplete resolution of OSA objectively, leading to a better correlation between objective and subjective measures before as opposed to after surgery. Discrepancy between the 2 measures warrants an evaluation of a child both objectively and subjectively when treating OSA.
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- Kun-Tai Kang
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, China Medical University Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taiwan
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- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Sleep Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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