Prevalence of severe obstructive sleep apnea in pediatric adenotonsillectomy patients.

Objectives/hypothesis: To determine the prevalence of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a pediatric population who underwent indicated surgery for sleep disordered breathing (SDB).

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: We reviewed the charts of patients aged 2 to 18 years who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy over a 4-year period.