Comparison of treatment outcomes between intracapsular and total tonsillectomy for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

DT Chang, A Zemek, PJ Koltai - International Journal of Pediatric …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) has been advocated as a treatment for pediatric
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, evidence in the literature utilizing
polysomnography (PSG) is limited. Objective To examine the experience at a tertiary
children's hospital to evaluate the effectiveness and risks of intracapsular tonsillectomy
compared to total tonsillectomy (TT) for treating pediatric OSA. Methods A retrospective
study was undertaken of pediatric tonsillectomy cases performed for OSA at a tertiary …
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