Improved temperature-controled radiofrequency-assisted endoscopic tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
Lifang
Xiejun
Abstract：ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibil-ity and clinical value of improved temperature-controlled radiofrequency-assisted endoscopic tonsillectomy and ade-noidectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea hypo-pnea syndrome(OSAHS).Methods60 children with hypertrophy of both tonsils and adenoid were treated with improved temperature-controlled radiofrequency-assisted en-doscopic tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.ResultsAd-enoids were removed completely,intraoperative bleeding volumes were about 0.5~1 ml,and there were no primary and delayed hemorrhage happened and no postoperative pain. All of 60 children had been followed-up for 6 months. Among them,48 children had no symptoms of snoring and mouth breathing,12 children had no tonsil regeneration and repeated inflammatory episode.ConclusionThe operation with improved temperature-controlled radiofre-quency-assisted endoscopic tonsillectomy and adenoidec-tomy in children with OSAHS had advantages of direct and clear view of surgical area. It can reduce bleeding volume and shorten surgery time,without more pain or injury to patients. It is micro-invasive,safe and effective,which is suitable for children with OSAHS at any age.
Keywords：Sleep ApneaObstructiveEndoscopyTonsillectomyAdenoidectomyChildrenimproved tem-perature-controlled radiofrequency
Publication Date：2016-03-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 65-67 )