ArticleCureus2026
Changes in Body Mass Index Following Pediatric Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective was to evaluate postoperative BMI trends (in kg/m²) in pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing tonsillectomy by assessing BMI trends. STUDY
designThis study was a retrospective chart review.
settingThis review took place at a single-institution tertiary care center.
methodsEight hundred four pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy at Cooper University Hospital between January 2020 and January 2022 were grouped by preprocedure diagnosis of OSA. Patient age, sex, BMI (kg/m²) at baseline and at one-, three-, six-, and 12-month follow-ups, and postoperative pain metrics were collected.
resultsFor all 804 patients aged 0 to 17 years old, there were significant increases in BMI values at one, three, six, and 12 months postoperatively from a baseline of 21.2 kg/m². BMI increased at one month postoperatively (difference = 0.46921 kg/m
conclusionTonsillectomy in pediatric patients with OSA is associated with significant postoperative BMI increases, highlighting the need for diagnosis-specific counseling and longitudinal weight monitoring.
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