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The Role of Craniofacial Abnormalities and Orthodontic Interventions in Residual Obstructive Sleep Apnea after Adenotonsillectomy in Children: A Scoping Review.

Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · Abrishami M, Alizadeh Pahlavan P, Nikoubakht N · 2026-05-09

Craniofacial features like narrow palates and maxillary constriction frequently contribute to residual sleep apnea in children after adenotonsillectomy, and orthodontic expansion procedures may reduce apnea severity and improve quality of life in selected cases.

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