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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.
Hsiang-Ju Hsiao +4 more
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Office‐Based Drainage of a Parapharyngeal Abscess with Surgeon‐Performed Transoral Ultrasound
The Laryngoscope, Volume 135, Issue 7, Page 2375-2378, July 2025.This case report presents the use of transoral ultrasound as a novel imaging technique to diagnose and aspirate a parapharyngeal abscess (PPA) under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. A parapharyngeal abscess (PPA) was diagnosed and aspirated under local anesthesia using transoral ultrasound by an ENT surgeon.
Hannes Sjölander +2 more
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Trends and Practices in Tonsil Surgery—A National Survey for Otorhinolaryngologists
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2025.This study sought to survey trends in tonsil surgery practice among Finnish otolaryngologists. Currently, extracapsular tonsillectomy is preferred for infectious indications in both adults and children. For obstructive indications in children, a paradigm shift toward partial tonsil surgery has occurred within 10 years.
Tapani Uusitalo +5 more
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that comes with peritonsillar abscess
Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012 The head and neck lymphomas are localized the most common in Waldeyer ring. These are include the most common B-cell non- Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Tonsillar involvement of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have been reported showing the average patient age of 59 ...
Remzi Doğan +2 more
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Compliance of Tonsillitis e‐Health Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2025.As canceled appointments and undertreated patients generate substantial expenses in health care, this study examined whether tonsillectomy candidates assessed remotely for surgery exhibited higher cancellation rates. Our findings indicate that patients assessed via telehealth were more likely to interrupt their care path, leading to an increased need ...
Oskari Hakanen +3 more
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MicroorganismsPeritonsillar abscesses and deep neck infection are potentially serious infections among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), posing risks for severe complications and drawing significant public health concern.
Mi Jung Kwon +11 more
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A rare case of peritonsillar abscess resulting in cervical necrotizing fasciitis
Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2017 Objectives: Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck region is a rare but lethal complication of any head and neck infection. We present a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis secondary to peritonsillar abscess requiring a large neck debridement and ...
Carmen E. Flores +4 more
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The 4P Strategy for Managing Hypersensitive Gag Reflex: A Case Report and Clinical Guide
Special Care in Dentistry, Volume 45, Issue 5, September/October 2025.
Panupol Kunasarapun +3 more
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The role of dental status in the pathogenesis and severity of peritonsillar and cervical infections
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundPeritonsillar and cervical infections, such as peritonsillar phlegmon and laterocervical abscesses, are serious complications of oropharyngeal infections.
Florian Ciprian Venter +9 more
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Pharyngeal and peritonsillar abscess due to Leclercia adecarboxylata in an immunocompetant patient
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2013 Leclercia adecarboxylata was isolated in pure culture from a peritonsillar and lateral pharyngeal abscess in an immunocompetent host. To our knowledge, this is the first case of infection caused by this microorganism being found in an odontogenic area ...
Rishi Bali +3 more
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