抄録
Most obstructive sleep apnea in children is due to adenoid and tonsil hypertrophy that is initially managed by adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy. However, the 8 cases presented here show insufficient efficacy of surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). Some children complicated with OSAS require tracheostomy. Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy successfuly eliminated OSAS in 6 of 8 cases. Tracheostomy needs careful attention and should follow adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy which should be the first line of treatment for complicated and uncomplicated children.
