Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Tonsillectomy for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis.

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 "Tonsil...

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Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Burton, M, Isaacson, G, Rosenfeld, R
Μορφή: Journal article
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: 2009
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Περίληψη: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 "Tonsillectomy or adeno-tonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis," which concludes modest efficacy in children for sore throat days and episodes, with greater benefit for those with more severe illness.