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The effect of iron deficiency on quality of life outcomes after surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea

This study aimed to assess the effect of iron deficiency on parent-reported changes in quality of life (QOL) among children receiving an adenotonsillectomy for paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Citation:
Reynolds Z, Hibbert N, Stevenson P, Vijayasekaran S. The effect of iron deficiency on quality of life outcomes after surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea. J Paediatr Child Health. 2022

Keywords:
Adenotonsillectomy; iron deficiency; obstructive sleep apnoea; paediatrics; quality of life

Abstract:
This study aimed to assess the effect of iron deficiency on parent-reported changes in quality of life (QOL) among children receiving an adenotonsillectomy for paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).