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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder with an incidence rate of 1 in 10,000–30,000. Patients with PWS typically have symptoms related to hypotonia, obesity, and hypothalamic dysfunction. A high rate of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is found among this population of patients. Adenotonsillectomy has been advocated as a first line approach for treatment of OSA in patients with PWS. Velopharyngeal...