Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea in sickle cell anemia.
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2010-06
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Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the effects of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T&A) on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) secondary
to Upper Airway Obstruction (UAO) in children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
Methods. Twenty eight children with SCD and history of snoring, with or without adeno tonsillar hypertrophy, were evaluated
for UAO and OSA.
Results. Eight children were confirmed to have OSA by multichannel polysomnography and underwent T&A. Follow up
examination showed symptomatic clinical and objective improvement in sleep study parameters in OSA.
Conclusions. T&A appears to be a safe, effective option to treat selected patients with OSA due to UAO in SCD children.
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Sickle cell anemia, Obstructive sleep apnea, Adenotonsillectomy
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Warrier Raj, Chauhan A, Athale U. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea in sickle cell anemia. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2010 June; 77(6): 669-672.