Publications by authors named "Gwennan Llwyd Jones"
Clin Otolaryngol
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study systematically reviewed clinical articles on necrotising otitis externa (NOE) to enhance best practices in diagnosis and management, registering on PROSPERO and adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- A total of 70 articles involving 2,274 patients were analyzed, revealing that most studies were retrospective case series with variable case definitions, the majority being older males with a high prevalence of diabetes.
- The review highlighted the need for better quality research due to inconsistencies in diagnosis and treatment practices, emphasizing the urgency for a standardized case definition and minimum reporting requirements for future studies.
