Surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea in infants and young toddlers

200948 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Joseph S. Brigance · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Richard Miyamoto · Indianapolis Zoo

Peter N. Schilt · Indiana University School of Medicine

Derek M. Houston · Urology of Indiana

Jennifer L. Wiebke · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Deborah C. Givan · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Bruce H. Matt

Abstract

AHI in the surgically treated group significantly improved. The complication rate for a tertiary pediatric hospital population that included patients with multiple comorbidities was acceptable.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 140, Issue 6, pp. 912-916

DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2009.01.034

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