Computational Fluid Dynamics Endpoints for Assessment of Adenotonsillectomy Outcome in Obese Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

摘要

BackgroundImprovements in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) severity may be associated with improved pharyngeal fluid mechanics following adenotonsillectomy (AT). The study objective is to use image-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model changes in pharyngeal pressures after AT, in obese children with OSAS and adenotonsillar hypertrophy.