Indications
The indications for adenoidectomy are somewhat controversial. The widest agreement concerns their removal for obstructive sleep apnea, usually combined with tonsillectomy. Even then, it is pointed out that there was a significant percentage of the study population (18%) who did not respond. The next indication that would gather general support would be for recurrent otitis media in children previously treated with tympanostomy tubes. Finally, the effectiveness of adenoidectomy in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections has been questioned with the outcome being no better than watchful waiting which is at least free from operative or anesthesia risk.
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