ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Surgical Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Efficacy, Outcomes, and Alternatives-A Systematic Review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Children Predicts OSA Severity.World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2026Article
- Pharyngeal Airway Changes After Functional Orthodontic Treatment in Growing Class II Patients: A Retrospective Cephalometric Comparison of Twin Block, RPE and AMCOPLife (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Current Concepts of the Applications and Treatment Implications of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Orthodontic Extrusion in Daily Clinical Practice: Management of Fractured or Damaged Anterior Teeth.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- A Histological and Clinical Evaluation of Long-Term Outcomes of Bovine Bone-Derived Xenografts in Oral Surgery: A Systematic Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Review
- Monoclonal Antibodies and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Systematic Review of Risk, Incidence, and Clinical Management in Dentistry.International journal of dentistry · 2025Review
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Abstract
aimObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder. OSA affects approximately 2 million Italians, although only 3% receive a diagnosis and correct treatment. This review aims to provide an overview to guide clinical decision making, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their specific condition. MATERIAL AND
methodsThis systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered at PROSPERO under the ID CRD42024593760. A search on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed to find papers that matched the topic, using the following Boolean keywords: ("obstructive sleep apnea" OR "OSA" OR "sleep apnea, obstructive") AND ("surgery" OR "surgical" OR "surgical techniques" OR "surgical treatment" OR "operative" OR "surgical procedures") AND ("treatment" OR "therapy" OR "management").
resultThe electronic database search found 20337 publications. After the screening and eligibility phase, 15 papers were chosen for the qualitative analysis.
conclusionsAdenotonsillectomy (AT) significantly improves secondary outcomes like behavioral issues and quality of life, compared to watchful waiting with supportive care (WWSC). Alternative approaches such as tonsillotomy and adenopharyngoplasty (APP) offer promising results, with less postoperative discomfort and lower complication rates. However, further large-scale studies are needed to refine surgical techniques, assess long-term outcomes, and optimize individualized treatment strategies for OSA.
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