Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Authors

  • Kitirat Ungkanont Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Suwannee Suraseranivongse Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
  • Duangmanee Laohaprasitiporn Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Pakit Vichyanond Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Keywords:

Pediatric Obstructive, Sleep Apnea

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea in children is most commonly caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Chronic longstanding hypoxia at night can lead to cardiovascular complications such as pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale.

We reported a case of a four-year-old boy who had suffered from adenotonsillar hypertrophy and obstructive sleep disturbance for 3 years, resulting in right ventricular hypertrophy. Adenotonsillectomy was performed. Pre-operative awareness of potential complications, good co-operation between pediatric cardiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist with post-operative monitoring in intensive care unit were essential for the success of surgical treatment.

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Published

27-08-2020

How to Cite

Ungkanont, K. ., Suraseranivongse, S. ., Laohaprasitiporn, D. ., & Vichyanond, P. . (2020). Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Siriraj Medical Journal, 53(10), 750–753. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245117

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 10 (2001): October

Section

Case Report

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