A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies of echocardiographic findings in OSA children after adenotonsilectomy

Abstract

Context: There is evidence that OSA in children can be associated with acute and chronic effects on the cardiovascular system due to repetitive episodes of apnea and hypoxemia. Objective: To assess whether there is an association between OSA and echocardiographic findings in children and whether that association persists after adenotonsillectomy. Data sources: A literature search was conducted based on PUBMED, EMBASE and LILACS. Study selection: Children with OSA and children who did not have OSA, who were aged ≤12 years. Data extraction: Two reviewers extracted data independently; the risk of bias was assessed by examining the selected sample, the recruitment method, completeness of follow ..