The “Cochrane Corner” is a quarterly section in the journal that highlights systematic reviews relevant to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, with invited commentary to highlight implications for clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane Review entitled “Antibiotics to reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity,” which concludes there is little or no evidence that antibiotics reduce pain or hemorrhage after tonsillectomy.
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