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. 2020 Nov:138:110276.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110276. Epub 2020 Aug 5.

International Pediatric Otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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International Pediatric Otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Pálma Benedek et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: To develop an expert-based consensus of recommendations for the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Methods: A two-iterative Delphi method questionnaire was used to formulate expert recommendations by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG).

Results: Twenty-six members completed the survey. Consensus recommendations (>90% agreement) are formulated for 15 different items related to the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, postoperative management and follow-up of children with OSA.

Conclusion: The recommendations formulated in this IPOG consensus statement may be used along with existing clinical practice guidelines to improve the quality of care and to reduce variation in care for children with OSA.

Keywords: Adenotonsillectomy; Endoscopy; Obstructive sleep apnea; Pediatric; Polysomnography; Treatment.

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