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Pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess [PDF]
The Laryngoscope, 1994 AbstractThe pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess is described in textbooks as being a direct communication and progression of acute exudative tonsillitis. Little study has been done on the true etiology and pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess. This paper focuses on the pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess. A group of salivary glands (Weber's glands)
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Microbiology of Peritonsillar Abscesses
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2006 The objective of the present study was to analyze the microbiology of peritonsillar abscesses.Thirty patients, mean age 24,2 years, with peritonsillar abscesses underwent aspiration of at least 3 mL of pus, which was cultured for aerobes and anaerobes.87% samples showed positive cultures.
Sakae, Flavio Akira +4 more
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A case of Kawasaki disease with coexistence of a parapharyngeal abscess requiring incision and drainage [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2010 Kawasaki disease (KD) causes multisystemic vasculitis but infrequently manifests with deep neck infections, such as a peritonsillar abscess, peritonsillar or deep neck cellulitis, suppurative parapharyngeal infection, or retropharyngeal abscess.
Se Hyun Choi, Hyun Jung Kim
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Cervical phlegmon - unfavorable evolution of peritonsillar abscess [PDF]
, 2022 Introduction. Cervical phlegmon is an extremely severe complication, most commonly caused by dental pathology, peritonsillar abscess, infected wounds, inflammation of the lymph nodes and salivary glands.
Chiriac, Ana-Maria +2 more
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Peritonsillar abscess in a 40-day-old infant [PDF]
, 2006 A peritonsillar abscess is one of the most commonly occurring deep space infections of the head and neck in adults and children. A peritonsillar abscess that appears in newborns, however, is extremely rare.
손명현, 윤춘식, 김규언
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Utility of transoral pharyngeal ultrasonography for puncture drainage of peritonsillar abscess
Clinical Case Reports, 2019 Key Clinical Message Puncture drainage is usually needed to treat peritonsillar abscess. However, inadvertent carotid artery puncture may result in devastating complications.
Yuta Hagiwara +6 more
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Therapeutic management of peritonsillar abscess during COVID-19. [PDF]
Eur Arch OtorhinolaryngolPurpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown policies in Germany on frequency and treatment of peritonsillar abscess at a tertiary referral center in Germany.
Cidlinsky N +7 more
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting as a peritonsillar abscess [PDF]
, 2015 Nasopharyngeal cancers account for 1–5% of all childhood cancers. Its symptoms can often be deceptive and confusing. Peritonsillar abscess is generally seen as a complication of acute tonsillitis in young subjects. It may, however, in rare cases reveal a
Charfeddine, Ilhem +5 more
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Diagnostics, 2019 A peritonsillar abscess is a common deep infection that is usually related to acute tonsillitis. Needle aspiration is often performed for diagnosis and treatment, but several complications, including puncture of the carotid artery, may occur, even when ...
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