Effectiveness of Tympanostomy Tubes for Otitis Media: A Meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS:
Tympanostomy tubes improve hearing at 1 to 3 months compared with watchful waiting, with no evidence of benefit by 12 to 24 months. Children with recurrent acute otitis media may have fewer episodes after tympanostomy tube placement, but the evidence base is severely limited. The benefits of tympanostomy tubes must be weighed against a variety of associated adverse events.

Source: PEDIATRICS - June 1, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Steele, D. W., Adam, G. P., Di, M., Halladay, C. H., Balk, E. M., Trikalinos, T. A. Tags: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Otitis Media, Evidence-Based Medicine Review Article Source Type: research