Background
cor-pulmonale, inflammation, airway obstruction, adenoid hypertrophy, hemorrhage, obstruction of the tubal, Sleep-related breathing disorder, adenoid, maxillofacial anomalies, trauma
INFLAMMATION, AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION, SLEEP-RELATED BREATHING DISORDERS, EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION, HEMORRHAGE, ADENOID HYPERTROPHY, MIDDLE EAR, PULMONARY HYPERTENSION, COMPLICATIONS
The adenoid also known as nasopharyngeal tonsils is a lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx. It is situated in the midline on the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx. The adenoids are midline structures situated on the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx [Adenoid hypertrophy is one of the common causes of upper airway obstruction in children. Sleep-related breathing disorder due to adenoid is often seen in children aged 4–5 years, because at this age, the adenoid tissue and palatine tonsils have reached their largest size, untreated adenoid hypertrophy can lead to serious conditions such as maxillofacial anomalies, pulmonary hypertension and cor-pulmonale [Adenoidectomy, either alone or with tonsillectomy, is considered among the most performed procedures in pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Classical adenoidectomy is referred to as the curette adenoidectomy or conventional adenoidectomy, which utilizes a curette for adenoids removal [Afterwards, many alternative techniques have been suggested, including suction electrocautery ablation, laser adenoidectomy, and microdebrider-assisted adenoidectomy. Curettage technique that is widely used currently, remains quite popular. However, it has various complications, such as incomplete removal, trauma to underlying tissues and hemorrhage [Endoscopes began to be utilized in adenoidectomy operations to ensure full removal of the adenoid bulk, achieve better hemostatic control with enhanced visualization and prevent possible damage [Eustachian tube dysfunction is most commonly caused by mechanical obstruction of the tubal orifice, insufficient swallowing and inflammation in the nasopharyngeal mucosa [Our aim of this work is to compare between two different techniques of adenoidectomy: endoscopic microdebrider-assisted, coblation, and conventional adenoidectomy and its effect on middle ear pressure.