ENDOSCOPIC EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF SLEEP-ASSOCIATED UPPER AIRWAY-OBSTRUCTION IN INFANTS AND YOUNG-CHILDREN

被引:34
作者
CROFT, CB [1 ]
THOMSON, HG [1 ]
SAMUELS, MP [1 ]
SOUTHALL, DP [1 ]
机构
[1] ROYAL NATL THROAT NOSE & EAR HOSP,LONDON WC1X 8DA,ENGLAND
来源
CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY | 1990年 / 15卷 / 03期
关键词
flexible nasendoscopy; obstructive; pharyngeal airway; sleep apnoea;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2273.1990.tb00777.x
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
A method is described for observing the pharyngeal airway in children with proven sleep apnoea using a flexible nasendoscope during light anaesthesia. Fifteen children were referred for endoscopic evaluation and treatment. All had documented obstructive sleep apnoea. Flexible endoscopic assessment of the airway revealed the site of obstruction in all cases and allowed a rational and successful management plan. The mechanism of obstructive sleep apnoea in infants and young children is discussed and the findings at endoscopy and results of treatment are reported. Copyright © 1990, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved
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页码:209 / 216
页数:8
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