Surgery for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome-A report of 80 cases

Objective To investigate the effect of adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy in the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.Methods Clinical data of 80 children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome were analyzed retrospectively.Results 3 months after the operation,there were 73 cured cases,5 effective cases,and 2 moderately effective cases.6 months after the operation,there were 2 cured cases,3 effective cases,2 moderately effective cases,and 3 recurrence cases,including 2 obesity cases and 1 cerebral palsy case.The latter 3 cases got improved after weight reduction and ventilation treatment.Conclusion Adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy are mainstays in the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.Individualized treatment according to the etiology can improve the therapeutic effects.