March 2014. Volume 10. Number 1

Obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with high morbidity and mortality

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Jennum P, Ibsen R, Kjellberg J. Morbidity and mortality in children with obstructive sleep apnoea: a controlled national study. Thorax. 2013;68:949-54.
Reviewers: Ochoa Sangrador C1, Andrés de Llano JM2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Virgen de la Concha. Zamora. España.
2Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital General del Río Carrión. Palencia. España.
Correspondence: Carlos Ochoa Sangrador. Email: cochoas2@gmail.com
Reception date: 21/10/2013
Acceptance date: 13/11/2013
Publication date: 18/12/2013

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: children and teenagers have a wide range of morbidities at least three years before and after a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea, and higher mortality at five years.

Reviewers' commentary: childhood obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, although this excess risk may be largely due to diseases that predispose to it. Before planning an active search for undiagnosed cases, we should know if prognosis can be improved by providing respiratory support measures or treating associated diseases.

How to cite this article

Ochoa Sangrador C, Andrés de Llano JM. El síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño se asocia a una alta morbimortalidad. Evid Pediatr. 2014;10:5.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Jennum P, Ibsen R, Kjellberg J. Morbidity and mortality in children with obstructive sleep apnoea: a controlled national study. Thorax. 2013;68:949-54.
Reviewers: Ochoa Sangrador C1, Andrés de Llano JM2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Virgen de la Concha. Zamora. España.
2Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital General del Río Carrión. Palencia. España.
Correspondence: Carlos Ochoa Sangrador. Email: cochoas2@gmail.com
Reception date: 21/10/2013
Acceptance date: 13/11/2013
Publication date: 18/12/2013

How to cite this article

Ochoa Sangrador C, Andrés de Llano JM. El síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño se asocia a una alta morbimortalidad. Evid Pediatr. 2014;10:5.

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