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Peritonsillar Involvement in Pyoderma Gangrenosum associated with Ulcerative Colitis [PDF]

Intestinal Research, 2014
Peritonsillar abscess is a common deep throat infection. Early diagnosis and prompt, appropriate management of a peritonsillar abscess prevents mortality.
Yu Mi Byeon, Jun Lee, Sang Jun Lee, Chol Jin Park, Na Ra Yun, Young Dae Kim, Chan Guk Park, Man Woo Kim   +7 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, Clint B LeClair, Matthew Fischer, Michael Craddick   +3 more
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Initial Factors Influencing Duration of Hospital Stay in Adult Patients With Peritonsillar Abscess [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2017
Objectives To review cases of peritonsillar abscess and investigate the initial clinical factors that may influence the duration of hospitalization.
Yu-Hsi Liu, Hsing-Hao Su, Yi-Wen Tsai, Yu-Yi Hou, Kuo-Ping Chang, Chao-Chuan Chi, Ming-Yee Lin, Pi-Hsiung Wu   +7 more
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat [PDF]

Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2017
Introduction. Peritonsillar abscess is considered a suppurative complication of acute tonsillitis. It is usually unilateral and clinically evident bilateral presentation is uncommon.
Mariana Manzoni Seerig, Letícia Chueiri, Janaina Jacques, Maria Fernanda Piccoli Cardoso de Mello, Martin Batista Coutinho da Silva, Daniel Buffon Zatt, Rosana Cristine Otero Cunha, Andre Souza de Albuquerque Maranhão   +7 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), N.Behnampour (M.Sc), S.Seadin (M.D)   +2 more
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in Pediatric Age: A Case Report

Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background: 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, Areej Abdullah Alawadh, Bsaim Abdulsalam Altirkistani   +2 more
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Transoral Ultrasound in the Diagnostic Workup of Peritonsillar Abscess-A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]

Laryngoscope
Peritonsillar abscess frequently mimics peritonsillar cellulitis, exposing many patients to unnecessary and often painful blind needle aspirations. In this multicenter randomized clinical trial of 95 patients, adding transoral ultrasound to standard examination reduced needle aspiration attempts by nearly one third.
Todsen T, Stage MG, Melchiors J, Mejdahl M, Posselt AP, Madsen AR, Hahn CH, Godballe C, Michaelsen SH.   +8 more
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Transoral Ultrasound Diagnosed Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in Patient Admitted With Tonsillitis. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT 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 Open
Abstract 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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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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