title: Extracts from the Cochrane Library: functional endoscopic balloon dilation of sinus ostia for chronic rhinosinusitis.
abstract: 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 aid clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane Review, titled "Functional Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Sinus Ostia for Chronic Rhinosinusitis," that finds no convincing evidence supporting balloon dilation compared to conventional surgical modalities for managing refractory disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: Martin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Burton
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bhattacharyya
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Rosenfeld