Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
POST TONSILLECTOMY OUTCOMES IN CHILDREN WITH MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Dr. Ekta Gupta, Dr Abhishek M P, Dr. Rajunaik Ajmeera, Dr. Rahul Tiwari, Dr. Anil Managutti, Dr. Parth Suthar, Dr. Nirav Patel
JCDR. 2024: 361-368
Abstract
Background: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in tissues, leading to multisystemic manifestations. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common comorbidity in children with MPS, necessitating interventions such as tonsillectomy to alleviate symptoms.
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