Adenotonsillectomy linked to more RTI visits

The findings suggest adenotonsillectomy should not be performed solely to prevent respiratory tract infections in pediatric patients.

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Pediatric patients who underwent adenotonsillectomy had increased odds of hospital visits for acute upper respiratory tract infections postoperatively.
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The study analyzed data from 6,848 adenotonsillectomy patients and 34,240 matched controls from the Korean National Health Insurance Service.
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Higher odds of acute lower respiratory tract infection visits were observed in adenotonsillectomy patients during all three postoperative periods.
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Subgroup analyses indicated varying odds of RTI-related visits based on age and sex, with notable differences among younger patients.
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The findings suggest that adenotonsillectomy should not be performed solely to reduce respiratory tract infection frequency.

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