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Treatment of 55 children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

Zhenfeng Gao

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Objective To explore an effective therapy for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS) in children.Methods The clinical data of 55 children diagnosed as OSAHS,which underwent tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy,was reviewed and analyzed.Results All patients were followed up for(0.5) to 2 years.No haemorrhage,acute respiratory obstruction,and adenoid residue occurrad after operation.The clinical symptoms of all cases improved.There were no or less respiration pause and fewer snores.Conclusion Childhood OSAHS can be effectively treated by Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy through oral endoscope.

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Objective To explore an effective therapy for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS) in children.Methods The clinical data of 55 children diagnosed as OSAHS,which underwent tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy,was reviewed and analyzed.Results All patients were followed up for(0.5) to 2 years.No haemorrhage,acute respiratory obstruction,and adenoid residue occurrad after operation.The clinical symptoms of all cases improved.There were no or less respiration pause and fewer snores.Conclusion Childhood OSAHS can be effectively treated by Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy through oral endoscope.

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Objective To explore an effective therapy for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS) in children.Methods The clinical data of 55 children diagnosed as OSAHS,which underwent tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy,was reviewed and analyzed.Results All patients were followed up for(0.5) to 2 years.No haemorrhage,acute respiratory obstruction,and adenoid residue occurrad after operation.The clinical symptoms of all cases improved.There were no or less respiration pause and fewer snores.Conclusion Childhood OSAHS can be effectively treated by Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy through oral endoscope.

Key concepts: Adenoidectomy, Tonsillectomy, Medicine, Hypopnea, Obstructive sleep apnea, Adenoid, Apnea, Anesthesia

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