Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6214826 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Obesity in children significantly increases the risk of respiratory complications following surgery for sleep-disordered breathing. Overnight hospitalization for obese children is recommended.
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Authors
Elaine MD, Dominic MBBS, FRCP(C), Manisha MD, FRCPC, FAAP, D ABSM, Kenton Gan, Hamdy FRCS (Ed), FRCS (ORL),