NIH R01 · 2024
Racial/ethnic and geographic differences in pediatric tonsillectomy use: a multilevel investigation
Project Summary/Abstract Tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States, performed in more than 500,000 children annually. Tonsillectomies in children are most commonly performed for obstructive sleep disordered breathing (oSDB) or recurrent throat infection. The procedure improves oSDB symptoms, behavior, and quality of life in children with oSDB. It is also an effective treatment for children with severe recurrent tonsillitis. Nevertheless, many children experience a resolution of oSDB or mild tonsillar infections over time without having surgery. As such, tonsillectomy is subject to considerable variation in use and likely…
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