Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Antibiotics for acute maxillary sinusitis.

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 highlight implications for clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane Review entitled "Antibi...

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Main Authors: Burton, M, Kuppersmith, R, Rosenfeld, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008
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Summary: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 highlight implications for clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane Review entitled "Antibiotics for acute maxillary sinusitis," which concludes a small treatment effect in patients with uncomplicated acute sinusitis in a primary care setting with symptoms for more than seven days.