From the Journals
Factors Tied to Revision Adenoidectomy
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January 8, 2026
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Study published in American Journal of Otolaryngology.
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Increased risk of revision adenoidectomy linked to obesity, younger age, allergic rhinitis.
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30% revision rate significantly higher than typical studies.
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Inflammation may connect obesity and adenoid hypertrophy.
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Further study may inform surgical decisions for complex patients.
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A longitudinal cohort study in the American Journal of Otolaryngology identifies several factors increasing the risk of secondary adenoidectomy, including high body mass index (BMI) percentiles, younger age at initial surgery, and prior allergic rhinitis. Conducted on 461 pediatric patients, the study found a notable 30% revision rate, contrasting with typical rates of 1% to 3%. It suggests that obesity-related inflammation could exacerbate adenoid hypertrophy, providing insights for tailored surgical decisions in children with sleep-disordered breathing.
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1
Study published in American Journal of Otolaryngology.
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2
Increased risk of revision adenoidectomy linked to obesity, younger age, allergic rhinitis.
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3
30% revision rate significantly higher than typical studies.
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4
Inflammation may connect obesity and adenoid hypertrophy.
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5
Further study may inform surgical decisions for complex patients.
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