Impact of Tonsillectomy on Obesity in Pediatric Patients With Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Objective Both tonsillar hypertrophy and obesity contribute to pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Tonsillectomy addresses anatomical obstruction causing SDB; however, it may adversely affect the obesity profile postoperatively. Herein, we investigate posttonsillectomy body mass index (BMI)...
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SAGE Publishing
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/119fe50f235141caab83dc4928c7c6b2 |
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