Article
[Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 5 Dec 1998
Joosten K F, van den Berg S
Abstract excerpt
The obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in children is a clinical syndrome resulting from complete or partial obstruction of the upper respiratory tract during sleep. The pathogenesis is multifactorial; clear risk groups are children with anatomical anomalies of the upper airways, neurological abnormalities and genetic syndromes (including craniofacial syndromes). The clinical symptoms of OSAS in children...
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