Evaluation and management of children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

AC Bitners, R Arens - Lung, 2020 - Springer
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common pediatric disorder characterized by
recurrent events of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep which result in …

Persistent obstructive sleep apnoea in children: treatment options and management considerations

R Ersu, ML Chen, Z Ehsan, SL Ishman… - The Lancet …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Unresolved obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after an adenotonsillectomy, henceforth
referred to as persistent OSA, is increasingly recognised in children (2–18 years). Although …

Expert consensus statement: management of pediatric persistent obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy

SL Ishman, S Maturo, S Schwartz… - … –Head and Neck …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To develop an expert consensus statement regarding persistent pediatric
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) focused on quality improvement and clarification of …

Update on pediatric tracheostomy: indications, technique, education, and decannulation

C Fuller, AM Wineland, GT Richter - Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Tracheostomy in a child demands critical pre-operative
evaluation, deliberate family education, competent surgical technique, and multidisciplinary …

30-day postoperative outcomes in adults with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing upper airway surgery

S Knoedler, L Knoedler, H Baecher… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic disorder of the upper airway. OSA
surgery has oftentimes been researched based on the outcomes of single-institutional …

Oromaxillofacial Surgery: Both a Treatment and a Possible Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea—A Narrative Review

D Martinovic, D Tokic, E Puizina-Mladinic, S Kadic… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic, sleep-related breathing disorder. It is
characterized by a nocturnal periodic decrease or complete stop in airflow due to partial or …

Tracheostomy decision making: from placement to decannulation

F Flanagan, F Healy - Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2019 - Elsevier
Over the last few decades, greater numbers of tracheostomies have been performed in
medically complex and fragile children to manage upper airway obstruction, progressive …

The latest on positive airway pressure for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

NS Escobar, AYL Lim, R Amin - Expert Review of Respiratory …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important and evolving area in the
pediatric population, with significant sequelae when not adequately managed. The use of …

Fluoroscopic‐Assisted Tongue Suspension: Advancement and Innovation in the Management of Complex Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

T Valika - The Laryngoscope, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives The primary aim of this study is to describe a novel surgical technique developed
for tongue base suspension (TBS). The second aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of …

Updates on management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

JL Yu, O Afolabi-Brown - Pediatric Investigation, 2019 - mednexus.org
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects about 1%-5% of the pediatric population. The
consequences of untreated OSA in children include neurocognitive deficits, behavioral …