The Effect of Tonsillectomy Alone in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea

201539 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Andrew J. Senchak · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Alex McKinlay · Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Jason L. Acevedo · Reynolds Community College

Brenda Swain · Reynolds Community College

Maitram Christine Tiu · Madigan Army Medical Center

Brian S. Chen · Madigan Army Medical Center

Jon Robitschek

Abstract

Adult tonsillectomy alone has beneficial effect in OSA management, particularly in young overweight men with large tonsils, moderate OSA, and low Friedman stage.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Sleep and Wakefulness Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 152, Issue 5, pp. 969-973

DOI: 10.1177/0194599815575721

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