| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
| Adverse effects | |||||
|
RCT 3-armed trial |
105 infants, aged 3 months–1 year, with AOM |
Loose or watery bowel movements
0/30 (0%) with myringotomy plus placebo 7/60 (12%) with antibiotic (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) |
P = 0.05 |
Effect size not calculated | myringotomy plus placebo |