Factors Influencing Postoperative Emergency Department Visits After Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients

The study identified several preoperative factors and hospital stay durations that impact ED visit frequency after adenotonsillectomy. These findings underscore the importance of individualized postoperative care to reduce complications and ED visits in pediatric patients.

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Cureus
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2026-02-22
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104052
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
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Factors Influencing Postoperative Emergency Department Visits After Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients

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Abstract

The study identified several preoperative factors and hospital stay durations that impact ED visit frequency after adenotonsillectomy. These findings underscore the importance of individualized postoperative care to reduce complications and ED visits in pediatric patients.

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King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA), King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
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