Outcome of Laser or Debrider Tonsillotomy Versus Tonsillectomy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (TVLOD)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea focused on measuring obstructive sleep apnea, Tonsillectomy, Tonsillotomy, Inflammation, Pain, Post tonsillectomy bleeding
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
age 2-16 obstructive sleep apnea AHI>5 Hypertrophy of tonsils and adenoids
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Exclusion Criteria:
Children with recurrent tonsillitis craniofacial anomalies Neuromuscular disease Down syndrome
Sites / Locations
- Soroka Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Electrocautery tonsillectomy
Debrider tonsillotomy
Laser tonsillotomy
Children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea
Children undergoing debrider tonsillotomy + adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea.
Children undergoing laser tonsillotomy + adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea.