We examined the level of urinary growth hormone (GH) in children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). All of the 7 cases received an adenoidectomy and palate tonsillectomy. The level of urinary GH was measured preoperatively and on the 4thand 7thpostoperative days. The degree of apnea was evaluated by AI and SpO2. The level of GH was higher in cases with severe apnea than that of the control on the 4thday after surgery. Further examination is be needed to evaluate the relationship between the level of GH and severity of sleep apnea.
