Meta-Analysis of the Role of Corticosteroids in the Management of Otitis Media with Effusion
Year: 2009
Type: review
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: Background: Otitis media with effusion is the most common reason for the child visits to the primary care physician and affects more than 80% of children under the age of 3 years.Annually, more than $5 billion is spent in the United States on otitis media.This makes OME an important condition for the use of up-to-date evidence-based practice guidelines.Objective: To determine the efficacy of corticosteroids (systemic or local) in the treatment of OME. Materials and Methods: Meta-analysis of randomized control trial studies (RCT) concerned with efficacy of corticosteroids in OME treatment.Results: Oral corticosteroids give better functional outcome in OME in short-term therapy.
Authors: Wahba, Hassan A, Fattoh, Shereef K, Asal, Ahmad M
Institution: Ain Shams University
Language: English
Topic: Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2185405829