The hyoid bone position and upper airway morphology among children with and without adenotonsillar hypertrophy: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) is a major cause of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), potentially impacting craniofacial growth and development. Currently, whether children with ATH exhibit distinctive hyoid bone position and upper airway morphology remains uncertain. Thi...

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Hauptverfasser:	Yaqi Li, Susu Yi, Jun Zhang, Fang Hua, Tingting Zhao, Hong He
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	BMC 2024-11-01
Schriftenreihe:	BMC Oral Health
Schlagworte:	Adenotonsillar hypertrophy Hyoid bone Upper airway Lateral cephalogram
Online-Zugang:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05139-z
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