%0 Journal Article
%T Role of the ENT specialist in the diagnosis of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (POSAHS). Part 3: sleep recordings.
%A Akkari M
%A Yildiz S
%A Marianowski R
%A Monteyrol PJ
%A Chalumeau F
%A Fayoux P
%A Leboulanger N
%A Franco P
%A Couloigner V
%A Mondain M
%J Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis
%V 137
%N 5
%D Nov 2020
%M 32107171
%F 2.665
%R 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.02.001
%X <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>The authors present the clinical practice guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) concerning the role of the ENT specialist in the management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (POSAHS). Part 3 is dedicated to the place of sleep recordings in the diagnosis of POSAHS.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A multidisciplinary work group was commissioned to carry out a review of the scientific literature on the above topic. Based on the articles retrieved and the group members' individual experience, guidelines were drafted and graded as A, B or C or Expert Opinion by decreasing level of evidence, then reviewed by an editorial group independent of the work group.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Sleep recordings are presented according to the American Sleep Disorders Association's classification as type 1, 2, 3 or 4. Their modalities, interpretation, indications, advantages and limitations are detailed.