[Coblation treatment of partial tonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and feasibility of coblation treatment of partial tonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

Method: The clinical datum of 91 children with OSAHS were retrospective analysis during the period from January 2009 to November 2009. All subjects, the main obstructive lesions were hypertrophy of tonsils and adenoids ,and which without recurrent pharyngodynia and tonsillitis, were applied with coblation treatment of partial tonsillectomy and adenoid ablation.

Result: Intraoperative blood loss was about 1-2 ml in all subjects,no primary and delayed hemorrhage happened and postoperative pain happened. All subjects were followed-up for 12 months to 22 months, symptoms of snoring and mouth breathing disappeared. No tonsil regeneration and repeated inflammatory episode was found.

Conclusion: Coblation treatment of partial tonsillectomy in children with OSAHS is micro-invasive, safe and effective, which is suitable for children of different age groups with hypertrophy of tonsils.