Improvement in BMI z-score following adenotonsillectomy in adolescents aged 12-18 years: a retrospective cohort study

• Päätekijät: Keren Nathan (Tekijä), Galit Livnat (Tekijä), Liat Feraru (Tekijä), Giora Pillar (Tekijä)
• Aineistotyyppi: Kirja
• Julkaistu: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) changes with age. Infants, toddlers and prepubertal children with OSA are usually underweight and may suffer from failure to thrive (FTT). Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is the first line of treatment for OSA in childhood. In adults...