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- Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Nov-2014
Surgical removal of the tonsils, with or without adenoidectomy (adeno-/tonsillectomy), is a common ENT operation, but the indications for surgery are controversial. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 3,
- Topical agents and dressings for fungating wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2014
Fungating wounds arise from primary, secondary or recurrent malignant disease and are associated with advanced cancer. A small proportion of patients may achieve healing following surgical excision, but treatment is usually palliative. Fungating wound man
- Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2012
Venous leg ulcers affect up to 1% of people at some time in their lives and are often painful. The main treatments are compression bandages and dressings. Topical treatments to reduce pain during and between dressing changes are sometimes used.
- Topical anaesthesia alone versus topical anaesthesia with intracameral lidocaine for phacoemulsification
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2010
Cataract is defined as loss of transparency of the natural lens and is usually an age-related phenomenon. The only recognized treatment available for cataract involves surgery. An ideal anaesthetic should allow for pain-free surgery with no systemic or lo
- Topical anaesthetic or vasoconstrictor preparations for flexible fibre-optic nasal pharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2011
Nasal pharyngolaryngoscopy (NPL) is performed as an outpatient and inpatient procedure on a daily basis, for a variety of indications. It frequently causes some degree of discomfort to the patient. Various different topical agents, which are intended to r
- Topical anaesthetics for repair of dermal laceration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-May-2015
Topical local anaesthetics are recognized as providing effective analgesia for numerous superficial procedures, including repair of dermal lacerations. The need for cocaine in topical anaesthetic formulations has been questioned due to concern about adver
- Topical analgesia for acute otitis media
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jun-2011
Acute otitis media (AOM) is a spontaneously remitting disease of which pain is the most distressing symptom. Antibiotics are now known to have less benefit than previously assumed. Topical pain relief may be a satisfactory intervention for AOM sufferers a
- Topical and systemic antifungal therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Sep-2018
This review adds to a series of reviews looking at primary medical management options for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Topical and systemic antifungal therapy for the symptomatic treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jun-2011
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory disorder of the nose and sinuses. Since fungi were postulated as a potential cause of CRS in the late 1990s, there has been increasing controversy about the use of both topical and systemic antifungal agents
- Topical antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce respiratory tract infections and mortality in adults receiving mechanical ventilation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2021
Patients treated with mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs) have a high risk of developing respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) has been estimated to affect 5% to 40% of patients treated with mechanica
- Topical antibiotics without steroids for chronically discharging ears with underlying eardrum perforations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) causes ear discharge and impairs hearing.
- Topical antifungal treatments for tinea cruris and tinea corporis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2014
Tinea infections are fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes. It is estimated that 10% to 20% of the world population is affected by fungal skin infections. Sites of infection vary according to geographical location, the organism involved, a
- Topical antifungals for seborrhoeic dermatitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-May-2015
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is distributed worldwide. It commonly affects the scalp, face and flexures of the body. Treatment options include antifungal drugs, steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, keratolytic agents a
- Topical antihistamines and mast cell stabilisers for treating seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-May-2015
Seasonal/perennial allergic conjunctivitis is the most common allergic conjunctivitis, usually with acute manifestations when a person is exposed to allergens and with typical signs and symptoms including itching, redness, and tearing. The clinical signs
- Topical anti-inflammatory agents for seborrhoeic dermatitis of the face or scalp
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2015
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting primarily the skin of the scalp, face, chest, and intertriginous areas, causing scaling and redness of the skin. Current treatment options include antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and
- Topical application of tranexamic acid for the reduction of bleeding
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2013
Intravenous tranexamic acid reduces bleeding in surgery, however, its effect on the risk of thromboembolic events is uncertain and an increased risk remains a theoretical concern. Because there is less systemic absorption following topical administration,
- Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Feb-2013
Topical creams with capsaicin are used to treat peripheral neuropathic pain. Following application to the skin capsaicin causes enhanced sensitivity, followed by a period with reduced sensitivity and, after repeated applications, persistent desensitisatio
- Topical capsaicin (low concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jul-2014
Topical creams with capsaicin are used to treat pain from a wide range of chronic conditions including neuropathic pain. Following application to the skin capsaicin causes enhanced sensitivity to noxious stimuli, followed by a period with reduced sensitiv
- Topical clonidine for neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-May-2022
Clonidine is a presynaptic alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonist that has been used for many years to treat hypertension and other conditions, including chronic pain. Adverse events associated with systemic use of the drug have limited its application. Topi
- Topical corticosteroids as adjunctive therapy for bacterial keratitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Oct-2014
Bacterial keratitis is a serious ocular infectious disease that can lead to severe visual disability. Risk factors for bacterial corneal infection include contact lens wear, ocular surface disease, corneal trauma, and previous ocular or eyelid surgery. To
