Lingual Tonsillectomy for Treatment of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-analysis
Journal
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
Journal Volume
143
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2017-06-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Evidence indicates correlations between lingual tonsil hypertrophy and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, to our knowledge, a meta-analysis of surgical outcomes for lingual tonsillectomy in children with OSA has not been conducted.
Type
journal article