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Day‐case discharge criteria and safety of children undergoing adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy for obstructive symptoms—A systematic review

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common indication for adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy in children. Traditional practice involves overnight admission to monitor for respiratory complications. However, there is a shift towards… Click to show full abstract

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common indication for adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy in children. Traditional practice involves overnight admission to monitor for respiratory complications. However, there is a shift towards same‐day discharge in selected patients. This systematic review aims to critically evaluate day‐case criteria and safety in children with OSA undergoing adenotonsillectomy.

Keywords: day; day case; systematic review; adenoidectomy tonsillectomy; safety children; criteria safety

Journal Title: Clinical Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2022

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