Recurrent Acute Otitis Media — Posterior vs. Anterior Tympanostomy Tube Placement
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Randomized Clinical Trial of Post-operative Outcomes Following Posterior Versus Anterior Tympanostomy Tube Placement
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Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
