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Peritonsillar Abscess

Known as: Peritonsillar Abscess [Disease/Finding], QUINSY SORE THROAT, ABSCESS, PERITONSILLAR 
An accumulation of purulent material in the area between the PALATINE TONSIL and its capsule.
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Abscess
In BloodMicrobiologicalPeritonsillar cellulitisacute tonsillitis

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Review
2008
Review
2008
Clinical predictors of peritonsillar abscess in adults.
OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to identify clinical predictors that differentiate a peritonsillar abscess from peritonsillar… 
2002
2002
Use of Bacteriologic Studies in the Outpatient Management of Peritonsillar Abscess
Objective To examine whether obtaining bacterial Gram stain and aerobic/anaerobic cultures alters management of patients with… 
2000
2000
Otolaryngology Consultation for Peritonsillar Abscess in the Pediatric Population
Objective To assess clinical outcomes of children seen in consultation for peritonsillar abscess treated without the routine use… 
1993
1993
Intraoral Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Peritonsillar Abscess
The diagnosis of quinsy is traditionally established on the basis of clinical observations and sometimes several diagnostic… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Diathermy haemostasis at tonsillectomy: Current practice—A survey of U.K. otolaryngologists
Abstract The use of diathermy in achieving haemostasis at tonsillectomy was assessed by means of a postal questionnaire sent to… 
1988
1988
A clinical prospective study of peritonsillar abscess in children
Distinguishing peritonsillar abscess from cellulitis is an important clinical problem, particularly in children, who may require… 
1982
1982
Changing face of treatment of peritonsillar abscess.
Changing trends in the treatment of peritonsillar abscess are demonstrated by this retrospective study of 74 patients treated… 
1982
1982
Microorganisms isolated from peritonsillar abscess and indicated chemotherapy.
A bacteriologic study was made of 30 patients with peritonsillar abscesses with the use of both aerobic and anaerobic culture… 
1981
1981
Peritonsillar abscess. I. Cases treated by incision and drainage: a follow-up investigation.
The purpose of the present follow-up investigation was to evaluate the indications for tonsillectomy à chaud in the presence of a… 
1976
1976
Complications of peritonsillar abscess due to Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Even though anaerobic bacteria have been causally related to peritonsillar abscesses and secondary complications,1-3 such… 
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