Controversies in the treatment of acute otitis media – Literature review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.91Abstract
Introduction: Acute otitis media (AOM) is a very prevalentdisease in childhood. However, there are still controversies
regarding its treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the
recent literature published under this topic.
Material and methods: Systematic review of papers listed in
PubMed, between January 2005 and January 2011 on acute
otitis media treatment.
Discussion and conclusions: The majority of articles recommend
the use of antibiotics in AOM under the observation of
stringent criteria.
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