Endoscopic Partial Adenoidectomy Versus Total Adenoidectomy Regarding Rate of Recurrence and Relief of Symptoms

Endoscopic Partial Adenoidectomy Versus Total Adenoidectomy Regarding Rate of Recurrence and Relief of Symptoms

Efficacy of partial adenoidectomy versus total adenoidectomy regarding rate of recurrence and relief of nasal obstruction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• .all patients with adenoid hypertrophy causing airway obstruction.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. Chlidren known to have cleft palate ,submucous cleft palate or other medical problems causing velopharyngeal insufficiency.
• 2 . Systemic medical problems interfering with surgery.
• 3 . Refusal of parents to participate.
• 4. Craniofacial abnormalities.
• 5. Down syndrome.