Steroids for Post‐Tonsillectomy Pain Reduction: Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- 1 February 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery
- Vol. 134 (2), 181-186
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2005.11.010
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether meta-analysis supports the use of corticosteroids to reduce post-tonsillectomy pain for pediatric patients.Keywords
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