This review examines the potential of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) as a treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The focus is on recent findings related to its efficacy, safety, patient selection, timing, appliance options, cost considerations, and long-term outcomes.

中文翻译：

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需要考虑的事情：快速腭扩张治疗儿科患者的阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停。

本综述探讨了快速腭扩张 (RPE) 作为治疗儿童阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停 (OSA) 的潜力。重点是与其功效、安全性、患者选择、时机、器械选择、成本考虑和长期结果相关的最新发现。