Extracts from the Cochrane Library: functional endoscopic balloon dilation of sinus ostia for chronic rhinosinusitis.

The "Cochrane Corner" is a quarterly section in the Journal that highlights systematic reviews relevant to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, with invited commentary to aid clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane Review, titled "Functional Endoscopic Balloon...

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Main Authors: Burton, M, Bhattacharyya, N, Rosenfeld, R
פורמט: Journal article
שפה:English
יצא לאור: 2011
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סיכום:The "Cochrane Corner" is a quarterly section in the Journal that highlights systematic reviews relevant to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, with invited commentary to aid clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane Review, titled "Functional Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Sinus Ostia for Chronic Rhinosinusitis," that finds no convincing evidence supporting balloon dilation compared to conventional surgical modalities for managing refractory disease.