Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
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Causes of persistent obstructive sleep apnea despite previous<br />
T&A <strong>in</strong> children with Down syndrome as depicted on static and<br />
dynamic c<strong>in</strong>e MRI<br />
(Donnelly LF, Shott SR, LaRose CR, Ch<strong>in</strong>i BA, Am<strong>in</strong> RS<br />
Am J Roentgenol July, 2004)<br />
27 patients – Mean age 9.9 years<br />
• Macroglossia 74%<br />
• Glossoptosis 63%<br />
• Recurrent adenoids 63%<br />
• Enlarged l<strong>in</strong>gual tonsils 30%<br />
• Hypopharyngeal collapse 22%