The management of otitis externa: a randomised controlled trial of a glycerol and icthammol ribbon gauze versus topical antibiotic and steroid drops

K.K.S. Pillay · European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology · 2008

Summary

The use of G&I ribbon gauze is recommended as first-line treatment, particularly for those who have had allergies to carriers of drops, those that are poorly compliant or with poor manual dexterity, for example patients with rheumatic hands.

Type: article
Published: 2008-03-07
Cited by: 21
References: 13
Access: Open access
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-008-0620-1
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18324410/
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The management of otitis externa: a randomised controlled trial of a glycerol and icthammol ribbon gauze versus topical antibiotic and steroid drops

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