2009•Huaxi yixueRequires access
The Effectiveness of Paediatric Adenoidectomy on the Prognosis of Related Diseases
Liang Chuan-yu
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Abstract
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of pediatric adenoidectomy in treating otitis media with effusion and snoring in children.Methods:A retrospective study was performed to analyse the clinical characteristics,therapeutic methods and prognosis from 89 children in hospital undergoing adenoidectomy to treat otitis media with effusion or snoring.Results:The conditions of 89 children were remarkably improved after removal of the hypertrophic adenoids.The total clinical effectiveness rate and cure rate were 100% and 87%,respectively.Conclusion:Hypertrophic adenoid is the fundamental cause of pediatrics secretory otitis media and snoring.The removal of hypertrophic adenoids is a safe and effective method of treating otitis media with effusion and snoring in children.