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Evaluation of tonsils and adenoids in sleep apnea syndrome
Author(s) -
Richardson Mark A.,
Seid Allan B.,
Cotton Robin T.,
Benton Corning,
Kramer Milton
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198007000-00005
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , airway obstruction , airway , sleep apnea , presentation (obstetrics) , tonsillectomy , apnea , sleep (system call) , pediatrics , anesthesia , surgery , operating system , computer science
Peripheral Sleep Apnea syndrome has been associated with enlarged tonsils and adenoids as well as other abnormalities which may cause upper airway obstruction in children. A multidisciplinary approach is used at the Sleep Disorder Center of Cincinnati General Hospital to evaluate the role of tonsils and adenoids in sleep apnea. Polysomnographic techniques combined with cine sleep studies of the upper airway document the degree, site and type of obstruction. This presentation highlights the entity of obstructive sleep apnea and provides a rational clinical approach in the management of these patients.