The Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Children's Quality of life.

Introduction: Adenoid hypertrophy is the most common cause of chronic airway obstruction in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy on sleep and behavioral disorders in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.

Materials And Methods: In a prospective observational study, all children with an indication of adenotonsillectomy based on American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery criteria and sleep disorders referred to our otolaryngology clinic were enrolled and examined.