Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Group A Beta-Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection: An Indication for Tonsillectomy? A Review of the Literature

Rajgor AD, Hakim NA, Ali S, Darr A.
Int J Otolaryngology-2018
PDF

PANDAS is a significantly debilitating condition, with detrimental effects on a child’s psychophysical development. This review provides an insight into the current literature and the potential for surgery to treat PANDAS. However due to the current limitations of the literature drawing definitive conclusions is difficult. Thus, the next required steps would involve conducting a prospective collaborative study.

Leave a comment