Rhinomanometry at selection for adenoidectomy.

The effect of adenoidectomy in 90 consecutive children was related to nasal obstruction preoperatively in order to improve selection for the operation. Nasal airway resistance was evaluated by anterior rhinomanometry. The adenoidectomy had the best effect on the children with highest nasal airway resistance, after nasal decongestants. Rhinomanometry was found to be a useful method for the selection of children for adenoidectomy.