Tonsillectomy in Children: Review Article
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: One of the most frequent surgical operations on children in Australasia is tonsillectomy. For a non-surgical audience, this study attempts to give a current evaluation of the procedure's indications (and the evidence basis for each of these indications), together with a discussion of the surgical technique, perioperative care, and risks. Recurrent pharyngotonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are the main causes of tonsillectomy; tonsillectomy is typically done in combination with adenoidectomy for both conditions. Tonsillectomy has been shown to enhance quality of life, child behavior, and objective measurements of OSA in sleep studies. It is less clear how surgery affects cognitive function. Highlights: Common pediatric surgery: Tonsillectomy for recurrent pharyngotonsillitis & obstructive sleep apnea. Benefits: Improves quality of life, behavior, and OSA measurements. Uncertainty: Cognitive effects of surgery remain unclear. Keywords: Tonsillectomy, Children, Review
Source: Academia Open
Author: Kadhim Jawad Awad
Institution: University of Basrah
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411903174