In this study, total costs were compared for the 2 years
before and after T&A for SDB/adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
This analysis shows a significant median reduction of $405
in the 2 years after the procedure (Table IV). This
compares with a median procedure costs of $1088 for the
T&A.
A reduction in drug costs was the main driver for cost
reduction, and this was mostly for reduced costs of
antibiotics by 66% and outpatient visits by 32% (Table V)