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Martin Burton

MA DM FRCS

Emeritus Professor of Otolaryngology

Professor Martin J Burton was Professor of Otolaryngology in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford. He was also Director of Cochrane UK and Co-ordinating Editor of Cochrane ENT. His primary research interests were in evidence synthesis, specifically systematic reviews in ENT. Since 1 September 2023, he has been Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Key publications

ntibiotics for otitis media with effusion in children.

van Zon A. et al, (2012), Cochrane Database Syst Rev

Grommets (ventilation tubes) for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children.

Browning GG. et al, (2010), Cochrane Database Syst Rev

Tonsillectomy for periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis syndrome (PFAPA).

Burton MJ. et al, (2010), Cochrane Database Syst Rev

Ear drops for the removal of ear wax.

Burton MJ. and Doree C., (2009), Cochrane Database Syst Rev

Tonsillectomy or adeno-tonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis.

Burton MJ. and Glasziou PP., (2009), Cochrane Database Syst Rev

Recent publications

Intratympanic gentamicin for Ménière's disease.

Webster KE. et al, (2023), Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2

Lifestyle and dietary interventions for Ménière's disease.

Webster KE. et al, (2023), Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2

Intratympanic corticosteroids for Ménière's disease.

Webster KE. et al, (2023), Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2

Surgical interventions for Ménière's disease.

Lee A. et al, (2023), Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2

Positive pressure therapy for Ménière's disease.

Webster KE. et al, (2023), Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2

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