JAAPAPeritonsillar abscess (PTA) is the most common deep neck space infection, predominantly affecting adolescents and young adults. This condition represents a suppurative complication of acute tonsillitis or pharyngitis, characterized by pus accumulation between the tonsillar capsule and the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle.
Deborah L, Black, Robyn, Sears
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Peritonsillar abscess associated with Helicobacter cinaedi bacteremia: A case report [PDF]
IDCasesHelicobacter cinaedi, a gram-negative spiral bacterium, has historically been associated with infections primarily in immunocompromised patients. Recently, however, its potential to cause infections in immunocompetent individuals has been recognized.
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Peritonsillar abscess: 46 years after tonsillectomy
Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2021 Introduction: Peritonsillar abscess is a common ENT emergency. However, Differential Diagnosis becomes complex when this pathology is seen in a patient with history of tonsillectomy.
Nilgiri Kerketta
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The peritonsillar abscess and its management – is incision and drainage only a makeshift to the tonsillectomy or a permanent solution? [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 IntroductionThis study aims to examine the long-term management of peritonsillar abscess and compare needle aspiration, incision with drainage, and tonsillectomy in terms of comorbidities, complication rates, and recurrences in the largest study cohort ...
Manuel Christoph Ketterer +5 more
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Complications of peritonsillar abscess [PDF]
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 2020 Background The vast majority of patients with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) recover uneventfully on abscess drainage and antibiotic therapy. However, occasionally patient´s condition deteriorates as the infection spread in the upper airway mucosa, through ...
Tejs Ehlers Klug +2 more
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Peritonsillar abscess in children: age-stratified incidence rates, microbiology, and evaluation of penicillin as drug of choice [PDF]
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and AntimicrobialsIntroduction Peritonsillar abscess is the most frequent complication of acute tonsillitis. Although adult epidemiology and microbiology are well characterized, age-specific pediatric data remain limited.
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures on the Incidence of Peritonsillar Abscess: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
LifeBackground/Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Austria, like many European countries, implemented lockdown measures to curb viral transmission. These public health interventions, including social distancing and improved hygiene, were anticipated to
Peter Kiss +5 more
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Clinical Features of Peritonsillar Abscess in Children
Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2012 Peritonsillar abscess is an acute infection located between the capsule of the palatine tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx. The reports regarding pediatric cases have been scanty.
Jainn Jim Lin +2 more
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Peritonsillar abscess caused by hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae: A case report and literature review [PDF]
IDCasesKlebsiella pneumoniae is a pathogenic bacterium responsible for otorhinolaryngology-head and neck infections. Hypervirulent K. pneumoniae (hvKp), an alarming subtype of K. pneumoniae, causes life-threatening hematogenous infection. However, there are few
Kazuya Mizobata +7 more
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Peritonsillar Abscess and Post-aspiration Bleed Identified with Point-of-care Ultrasound Using Endocavitary Probe: A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency MedicineIntroduction: Peritonsillar abscesses form between the tonsillar capsule, the superior constrictor, and palatopharyngeus muscles. Physicians traditionally make this diagnosis clinically; however, ultrasound allows clinicians to further identify and ...
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