A commentary on broader use of preoperative polysomnography in pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterized by repeated episodes of prolonged airway obstruction during sleep, is a common condition in pediatric patients ages 2 to 6. Polysomnography (PSG) testing can be used to assess the severity of OSA or obstructive sleep‐disordered breathing prior to adenoton...

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Published in:Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 2024-01, Vol.170 (1), p.296-298
Main Authors: Garg, Neha, Silber, Elizabeth J., Levi, Jessica R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
OSA
pediatric OSA
polysomnography
sleep‐disordered breathing
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Summary:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterized by repeated episodes of prolonged airway obstruction during sleep, is a common condition in pediatric patients ages 2 to 6. Polysomnography (PSG) testing can be used to assess the severity of OSA or obstructive sleep‐disordered breathing prior to adenotonsillectomy. The article “Characteristics and Frequency of Children With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Elective Polysomnography” by Bains et al. notes the variability in guidelines regarding indication for PSG amongst professional societies, making it difficult for physicians to determine which patients require PSG. The purpose of this commentary is to emphasize and elaborate on the potential benefit for preoperative PSG in all patients considering adenotonsillectomy as presented by the aforementioned article. With broader use of preoperative PSG, providers would have a more accurate assessment of OSA severity and to aid in surgical decision‐making and postoperative planning.
ISSN:0194-5998
1097-6817
DOI:10.1002/ohn.518