Obstructive Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
Principal Investigator: Jay Dolitsky, M.D.
Objective: We are currently focusing on two approaches to studying obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
Children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy and obstructive symptoms were offered a trial of Omeprazole for six weeks in lieu of surgery. To date,
twenty-eight patients have completed the six week course. They have been
examined for tonsillar size and parents have completed questionnaires
regarding their obstructive symptoms (pre- and post-treatment). A
complete analysis of the results is pending.
Children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for adenotonsillar
hypertrophy with obstruction were assessed through parental
questionnaires regarding the severity their obstructive and
gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Assays of their serum and tonsils were
performed to identify the presence or absence of H. pylori. Children
undergoing strabismus surgery were used as controls using the
questionnaires and serum assay.
Contact
Information: Jay Dolitsky, M.D., (212)
979-4200
Related Information: Other Research Projects in Pediatric Otolaryngology
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