Differences in Volume and Area of the Upper Airways in Children with OSA Compared to a Healthy Group

Abstract

Study Objectives: The cause of obstructive sleep apnea in children is not fully known. The many risks and predisposing associated factors challenge its diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this research was to verify the differences in the volume and areas of the upper airways between children submitted to adenotonsillectomy for the treatment of OSA, but with persistent/recurrent postoperative OSA complaints, and a sex-age matched healthy control group, assisted by cone beam computed tomographic images.