The Effect of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy on Inattention and Impulsivity as Measured by the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA) in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Abstract

This preliminary data suggests that treatment of OSAS with T+A results in significant improvement in objective parameters of inattention and impulsivity. Significance These findings may be important in understanding the impact of OSAS and therapeutic interventions on behavioral problems in children.