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Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Otitis Media With Effusion Surgery: Insights from a Japanese Time-Series Study
By MedXY|Sep 27, 2026
This study reveals a significant decline in pediatric otitis media with effusion surgeries during COVID-19 in Japan, except among high-risk groups, highlighting differing drivers of disease and guiding surgical prioritization in crises.