Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children

Introduction ‘Failure to thrive’ is considered to be an indication for adenotonsillectomy in children. There is contrasting evidence regarding weight gain in children following adenotonsillectomy. The objective of this study is to evaluate weight change post adenotonsillectomy. Materials and M...

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Main Authors: Yogeesha B S, Savithiri Arumugam, Nagaraj Maradi
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Language:English
Published: The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West Bengal 2020-08-01
Series:Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/335
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Savithiri Arumugam
Nagaraj Maradi
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description Introduction ‘Failure to thrive’ is considered to be an indication for adenotonsillectomy in children. There is contrasting evidence regarding weight gain in children following adenotonsillectomy. The objective of this study is to evaluate weight change post adenotonsillectomy. Materials and Methods A prospective study conducted on 45 children of age between 5 to 15 years, who underwent adenotonsillectomy in our hospital. Weight is calculated at three different period i.e. preoperative, postoperatively at 3 and 6 months and compared with standard Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) weight for age. Results Out of 45 children 62.2% were less than 10 years of age with a male preponderance of 60%. 55.6% had normal birth weight. Preoperatively the average weight of the participants was 25.69 kg when compared to IAP normal weight for age which was 29.67 kg. Postoperatively at 6 months it was 28.19 kg as opposed to the expected weight of 31.88 kg. Conclusion The weight gain post adeno-tonsillectomy failed to meet the expected IAP value and was below the expected value. Hence there was no significant weight change following adenotonsillectomy.
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spelling doaj.art-cc90a04ebc6847e98a7c73be1792c2d22024-03-03T06:10:48ZengThe Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West BengalBengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery2395-24072020-08-0128210.47210/bjohns.2020.v28i2.335Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in ChildrenYogeesha B S0Savithiri Arumugam1Nagaraj Maradi2SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davanagere - 577005 Karnataka. IndiaSS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davanagere - 577005 Karnataka. IndiaSS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davanagere - 577005 Karnataka. IndiaIntroduction ‘Failure to thrive’ is considered to be an indication for adenotonsillectomy in children. There is contrasting evidence regarding weight gain in children following adenotonsillectomy. The objective of this study is to evaluate weight change post adenotonsillectomy. Materials and Methods A prospective study conducted on 45 children of age between 5 to 15 years, who underwent adenotonsillectomy in our hospital. Weight is calculated at three different period i.e. preoperative, postoperatively at 3 and 6 months and compared with standard Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) weight for age. Results Out of 45 children 62.2% were less than 10 years of age with a male preponderance of 60%. 55.6% had normal birth weight. Preoperatively the average weight of the participants was 25.69 kg when compared to IAP normal weight for age which was 29.67 kg. Postoperatively at 6 months it was 28.19 kg as opposed to the expected weight of 31.88 kg. Conclusion The weight gain post adeno-tonsillectomy failed to meet the expected IAP value and was below the expected value. Hence there was no significant weight change following adenotonsillectomy.https://bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/335TonsillectomyAdenoidectomyWeight Gain
spellingShingle Yogeesha B S
Savithiri Arumugam
Nagaraj Maradi
Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children
Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy
Weight Gain
title Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children
title_full Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children
title_fullStr Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children
title_short Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Weight Gain in Children
title_sort impact of adenotonsillectomy on weight gain in children
topic Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy
Weight Gain
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