Upper airway (UA) collapsibility is one of the key factors that determine the severity of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Interventions for OSA are aimed at reducing UA …

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of upper airway surgery for children with persistent
obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy and to assess sleep study outcomes when …

Objectives Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is commonly used to treat upper airway obstruction in
children, but selection of patients who will benefit most from AT is challenging. The need for …

Background: Sleep disorders are commonly observed in children with Down syndrome (DS)
and can lead to significant behavioral and cognitive morbidities in these individuals …

Background The higher incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in men than in women
has been attributed to the upper airway being longer in men. The Starling resistor is the …

Introduction Residual obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is a
common problem in children with Down Syndrome (DS). Our objective was to describe …

Context Children with Down syndrome are at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, which may not
be resolved by adenotonsillecotmy, as well as other respiratory disorders that may impact …

A high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported in Down syndrome
(DS) owing to the coexistence of multiple predisposing factors related to its genetic …

Questions remain pertinent to the otolaryngologist regarding the ideal management of
children with Down syndrome. Additional studies are necessary, to optimize understanding …

Introduction Although multilevel surgery is the mainstay treatment for severe obstructive
sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), bi-maxillary surgery (maxillomandibular advancement …