The Effects of Adenoidectomy on Children’s Eating Patterns, Sleep, and Weight Gain: A Case-Control Study

Arslanoğlu A., Yazir M., YAĞCI T., Barişkan S., Topan Y. E.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000012689
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Adenoidectomy, sleep quality score, The Eating Improvement Score, weight gain rate
  • Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: – The purpose of this study is to determine whether children who undergo adenoidectomy show statistically significant improvements in their eating habits, sleep quality, and weight gain. Methods: – Fifty individuals who had undergone adenoidectomy and 50 healthy controls matched for age and sex were included in the case-control study. The Eating Improvement Score, Sleep Quality Score, and Weight Gain Rate were assessed using standardized anthropometric measurements and validated parent-reported scales. Results: – Patients who underwent adenoidectomy had considerably higher rates of weight gain (0.74 versus 0.28 kg/mo), Eating Improvement Scores (7.7 versus 4.4), and Sleep Quality Scores (7.8 versus 4.5). Conclusion: – Nutritional and functional outcomes are significantly improved after adenoidectomy in children with adenoid hypertrophy, demonstrating that the procedure has benefits beyond clear airways.