Search for dissertations about: "Lena Zettergren Wijk"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Lena Zettergren Wijk.

2. 1. A longitudinal study of dentofacial morphology in young children treated for the obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

   Author : Lena Zettergren Wijk; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The most common cause of OSAS in children is enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids. Consequently, the treatment for OSAS in children with enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids is adeno-/tonsillectomy. The prevalence of OSAS in children is 1-3%, with the peak incidence at the ages 2 to 6 years. READ MORE