Table 2. Polysomnogram and Quality of Life Outcomes Following Management With Adenotonsillectomy or Watchful Waiting.
| Outcomes and management | Hypopnea-predominant OSA (n = 349) | Apnea-predominant OSA (n = 37) | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstructive apnea-hypopnea index, median (IQR) | |||
| Adenotonsillectomy | 0.79 (0.37 to 1.67) | 0.67 (0.27 to 0.86) | 0.12 (−0.56 to 0.68)a |
| Watchful waiting | 2.38 (0.99 to 7.24) | 3.86 (1.61 to 5.36) | 1.4 (−0.66 to 2.84)a |
| Nadir oxygen, mean (SD), % | |||
| Adenotonsillectomy | 91.13 (3.79) | 92.70 (2.41) | 1.0 (−0.50 to 3.5)a |
| Watchful waiting | 89.55 (5.90) | 88.59 (3.79) | −2.0 (−4.75 to 1.50)a |
| PSQ score >0.33, patients, No. (%) | |||
| Adenotonsillectomy | 35 (23) | 8 (50) | 3.3 (1.01 to 10.8) |
| Watchful waiting | 121 (70) | 11 (69) | 0.93 (0.23 to 3.58) |
| Mean OSA-18 score >60, patients, No. (%) | |||
| Adenotonsillectomy | 8 (5) | 3 (15) | 3.5 (0.55 to 16.44) |
| Watchful waiting | 51 (30) | 3 (20) | 1.7 (0.43 to 9.60) |
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea; PSQ, Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire.
a
Data are difference (95% CI).