Recurrent and Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess: A Rare Cause of Upper Airway Obstruction [PDF]
Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, 2021 Peritonsillar abscess is a rare but serious complication of acute tonsillitis. Bilateral peritonsillar abscess must be diagnosed and treated promptly because it can cause upper airway obstruction.
Leman Akcan Yıldız +2 more
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Histology of Minor Salivary Glands in Tonsillar Diseases
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjectives To explore a possible difference in the histology of the minor salivary glands in the peritonsillar space between patients with peritonsillar abscess, acute tonsillitis, or tonsillar hypertrophy.
Nelli Vanhapiha +4 more
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Risk factors for peritonsillar abscess in streptococcus A-negative tonsillitis: a case control study
Swiss Medical Weekly, 2021 AIMS The Centor criteria and the FeverPAIN score are recommended for guiding antibiotic prescription for tonsillitis, but they are not validated for this purpose.
Lia Helfenberger +3 more
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The Bubble-Wrap Peritonsillar Abscess Model [PDF]
Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2017 Audience: The Bubble-Wrap Peritonsillar Abscess Model is designed to instruct PGY 1-4 Emergency Medicine residents as well as Emergency Medicine-bound students.
Nur-Ain Nadir +3 more
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The incidence of peritonsillar abscess recurrence and their relation with the type of treatment
مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان, 2004 Background & Objective: Peritonsillar space infection can be occurred either as cellulitis or abscess formation. Antibiotic therapy, needle aspiration insicion, drainage and finally tonsillectomy are among the types of treatment, which may be carried out
MH.Taziki (M.D) +2 more
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in Pediatric Age: A Case Report
Saudi Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground: Bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are a rare occurrence in children. Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by the pushing of the tonsils forward and toward the uvula.
Amani Azizalrahman +2 more
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Transoral Ultrasound Diagnosed Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in Patient Admitted With Tonsillitis. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Transoral ultrasound is a valuable tool for PTA diagnostics, especially when the diagnosis is uncertain due to ambiguous findings.
Posselt AHP, Larsen MHH, Todsen T.
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Design and Validation of a Molded Silicone Task Trainer for Simulating Peritonsillar Abscess Drainage. [PDF]
OTO OpenAbstract Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common and essential otolaryngologic presentation, and bedside incision and drainage is a core procedural skill for otolaryngology residents. We report the design and preliminary validation of a low‐cost, anatomically realistic simulation model for PTA drainage. The model integrates a molded silicone oropharynx
You P, Green-Holland M, Roth K, Chin CJ.
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Medical Therapy Algorithm With Telehealth Reduces Procedures and Transfers for Peritonsillar Abscess. [PDF]
LaryngoscopeThe Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 1, Page 14-17, January 2026.
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Peritonsillar Abscess with Uvular Hydrops [PDF]
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2010 The use of ultrasound by emergency physicians has improved the evaluation of pharyngeal infections. We present a unique case of concomitant peritonsillar abscess and uvular hydrops in which ultrasound provided accurate, timely information in the ...
Mills, Lisa D, May, Karen, Mihlon, Frank
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