Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured at 1 to 2 weeks · people (of any age) with chronic suppurative otitis media or ear discharge
Topical antibiotics with steroids may leads to lower resolution of ear discharge at between 1 to 2 weeks compared with topical antibiotics alone (low certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured after 4 weeks · people (of any age) with chronic suppurative otitis media or ear discharge
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
2 findings from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Discomfort/pain · people (of any age) with chronic suppurative otitis media or ear discharge
It is very uncertain whether topical antibiotics with steroids changes ear pain or discomfort at 14 weeks compared with topical antibiotics alone (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Suspected ototoxicity: dizziness/vertigo/balance · people (of any age) with chronic suppurative otitis media or ear discharge
It is very uncertain whether topical antibiotics with steroids changes suspected ototoxicity: dizziness/vertigo/balance compared with topical antibiotics alone (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Abdominal surgical site infection · people undergoing laparotomy for penetrating abdominal trauma
It is very uncertain whether more than 24 hours of antibiotics changes abdominal surgical site infection compared with 24 hours of antibiotics (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality · people undergoing laparotomy for penetrating abdominal trauma
It is very uncertain whether more than 24 hours of antibiotics changes mortality compared with 24 hours of antibiotics (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Intra‐abdominal infection · people undergoing laparotomy for penetrating abdominal trauma
It is very uncertain whether more than 24 hours of antibiotics changes intra‐abdominal infection compared with 24 hours of antibiotics (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Antibiotics (systemic) vs No antibiotics, placebo, or a different type of antibiotic
Outcome not reported · Patients (mainly children and young adults) with a history of dental trauma and a diagnosis of luxation (intrusion, extrusion, or lateral…
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured at 1 to 2 weeks · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
It is very uncertain whether topical antibiotics changes resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured at 1 to 2 weeks compared with placebo/no treatment (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured after 4 weeks · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Health‐related quality of life · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Ear pain (otalgia) or discomfort or local irritation · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
1 finding from 1 review
Hearing · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
1 finding from 1 review
Serious complications · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Suspected ototoxicity · patients with mucopurulent otorrhoea
1 finding from 1 review
Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured at 1 to 2 weeks · chronic suppurative otitis media
It is very uncertain whether topical antibiotics changes resolution of ear discharge (1 to 2 weeks) Aminoglycosides compared with acetic acid (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured after 4 weeks · chronic suppurative otitis media
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Quality of life ‐ not measured · chronic suppurative otitis media
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Ear pain (otalgia) or discomfort or local irritation · chronic suppurative otitis media
It is very uncertain whether topical antibiotics changes ear pain, discomfort, irritation compared with acetic acid (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Hearing · chronic suppurative otitis media
1 finding from 1 review