The Efficacy of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess: A Meta-Analysis.

Despite widespread use of antibiotics and surgical procedures for treating peritonsillar abscess (PTA), symptoms of severe inflammation such as pain and trismus during treatment result in patient dissatisfaction. The goal of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of systemic steroids on the clinical course of PTA. Two reviewers independently searched the databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Database) from inception to December 2014.

Can perioperative acupuncture reduce the pain and vomiting experienced after tonsillectomy? A meta-analysis.

Objectives: Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain, nausea, and vomiting. However, its use alongside surgical interventions remains a novel practice, despite the increasing applications of alternative medicine. The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the literature addressing the effect of acupuncture on postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting following tonsillectomy.

The efficacy of gabapentin/pregabalin in improving pain after tonsillectomy: A meta-analysis.

Objectives/hypothesis: Gabapentin and pregabalin are useful for treating neuropathic pain because of their antiallodynic and antihyperalgesic properties, which may be beneficial in managing acute postoperative pain. The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effect of gabapentinoids on postoperative pain following tonsillectomy, and its adverse effects in patients.

Data Sources: MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane database.

Efficacy of endonasal phototherapy for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis: Meta-analysis.

Background: Endonasal phototherapy can relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR) for the patient. However, there is no consensus on whether or not endonasal phototherapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of AR.

Objective: The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the available literature on the effects of endonasal phototherapy on symptoms of AR.

Effects of honey on oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer: A meta-analysis.

Objectives/hypothesis: The objective of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of the efficacy of honey in the management of oral mucositis during radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer.

Study Design: Meta-analysis using MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library as data sources.

Methods: Two authors independently searched the databases for relevant studies from inception to June 2014.

The efficacy of honey for ameliorating pain after tonsillectomy: a meta-analysis.

Postoperative pain and wound healing following tonsillectomy can result in dissatisfaction for the patient. However, there is no consensus on whether postoperatively administered honey effectively reduces morbidity after tonsillectomy. Therefore, a systematic review with a meta-analysis of the efficacy of honey as a treatment for postoperative pain and wound healing was performed.

Efficacy of ketamine in improving pain after tonsillectomy in children: meta-analysis.

Background And Objectives: The goal of this meta-analysis study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effects of ketamine on postoperative pain following tonsillectomy and adverse effects in children.

Subjects And Methods: Two authors independently searched three databases (MEDLINE, SCOPUS, Cochrane) from their inception of article collection to February 2014. Studies that compared preoperative ketamine administration (ketamine groups) with no treatment (control group) or opioid administration (opioid group) where the outcomes of interest were postoperative pain intensity, rescue analgesic consumption, or adverse effects (sedation, nausea and vomiting, bad dream, worsening sleep pattern, and hallucination) 0-24 hours after leaving the operation room were included in the analysis.