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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscesses: A Case Presentation and Review of the Current Literature with regard to the Controversies in Diagnosis and Treatment

Case Reports in Medicine, 2011
Although unilateral peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute bacterial tonsillitis, bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are quite rare. The incidence of unsuspected contralateral peritonsillar abscess identified at tonsillectomy has been ...
G. X. Papacharalampous, P. V. Vlastarakos, G. Kotsis, D. Davilis, L. Manolopoulos   +4 more
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Adult BiZact Tonsillectomy: A Prospective Multicenter Study of Outcomes and Patient‐Reported Recovery

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 11, Issue 4, August 2026.
This prospective multicenter single‐arm cohort study evaluated perioperative outcomes and patient‐reported recovery after BiZact tonsillectomy in 211 adults across five institutions. BiZact tonsillectomy was followed by improved TOI‐14 health‐related quality of life scores at 8 weeks, median recovery times of 14 days for normal activity and regular ...
Gene Huh, Young‐Hoon Joo, Jun‐Ook Park, Chung‐Soo Kim, Young‐Hak Park, Geun‐Jeon Kim, Hyun‐Bum Kim, Jooin Bang, Jung‐Hae Cho   +8 more
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A systematic review of the role of penicillin vs penicillin plus metronidazole in the management of peritonsillar abscess. [PDF]

, 2023
Background. Peritonsillar abscess is a localised infection in the peritonsillar space. Pus from the abscess can contain anaerobes. Many clinicians prescribe metronidazole in addition to penicillin, but evidence to support this is limited.
A Williamson, Douglas, Catriona M., Moen, Christy M., Smith, Andrew, K Paramjothy, C M Douglas, Williamson, Andrew, H Coleman, Coleman, Holli, X Lou, A Smith, Paramjothy, Kiara, Lou, Xin, C M Moen   +13 more
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A Low‐Cost, Easily Implementable Model for Multiskill Hands‐On Training in Otolaryngology Education

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 11, Issue 4, August 2026.
We developed and evaluated a short‐duration, low‐cost, multistation hands‐on training model in otolaryngology for medical students and junior residents. The program significantly improved self‐assessed knowledge, procedural skills, and interest in otolaryngology, supporting its feasibility and educational value as a reproducible model for early ...
Takahiro Inoue, Shota Sakaue, Hisataka Ominato, Risa Wakisaka, Michihisa Kono, Hidekiyo Yamaki, Kenzo Ohara, Takumi Kumai, Miki Takahara   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Telephone‐Based Triage After Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Retrospective Analysis

OTO Open, Volume 10, Issue 3, July-September 2026.
Abstract Objective To describe posttonsillectomy telephone triage utilization and short‐term outcomes in a single tertiary pediatric system. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Tertiary care children's hospital. Methods All patients aged 0 to 18 years (N = 12,167) who underwent tonsillectomy between January 2020 and December 2024 were ...
Alyssa C. Chapel, Neila Kline, Saudamini Lele, Felicity M. B. Lenes‐Voit, Romaine Johnson, Cynthia Wang   +5 more
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Peritonsillar abscess: epidemiology and relationship with climate variations

, 2017
Background:Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep infection of the head and neck in young adults. It is considered a purulent complication of acute tonsillitis, but other mechanisms have been proposed.
G B Pinheiro, P A Rolón, A L L Sampaio, G S M Freire, J H Z dos Santos   +4 more
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Quality of Life Assessment for Tonsillar Infections and Their Treatment

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: Tonsillar infections are a common reason to see a physician and lead to a reduction in the patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Berit Hackenberg, Matthias Büttner, Michelle Schöndorf, Sebastian Strieth, Wendelin Schramm, Christoph Matthias, Haralampos Gouveris   +6 more
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Association between Peritonsillar Abscess and Molar Caries

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2006
Background: Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep neck infections that are related with periodontal disease which has the same pathogenesis. We determined the relationship between peritonsillar infection and molar caries. Methods: In a cross-
M Shayani Nasab, F Behnod, F Farehani, F Hashemian   +3 more
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Increased Levels of S100A8/A9 in Patients with Peritonsillar Abscess: A New Promising Diagnostic Marker to Differentiate between Peritonsillar Abscess and Peritonsillitis

, 2017
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a very frequent reason for urgent outpatient consultation and otolaryngological hospital admission. Early, correct diagnosis and therapy of peritonsillar abscess are important to prevent possible life-threatening ...
Christoph Spiekermann, Markus Stenner, Antonella Russo, Thomas Vogl, Claudia Rudack, Johannes Roth   +5 more
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Erenumab and OnabotulinumtoxinA in Chronic Migraine: A Comparative Analysis

European Journal of Neurology, Volume 33, Issue 6, June 2026.
In this prospective cohort study, Erenumab and OnabotulinumtoxinA showed similar reductions in headache frequency at 3 and 6 months. Both improved quality of life, while Erenumab achieved greater reductions in migraine‐related disability (MIDAS). These findings support individualized treatment selection.
María Garcés‐Pellejero, Marta Torres‐Ferrús, Rut Mas‐de‐les‐Valls, Edoardo Caronna, Alicia Alpuente, Eulalia Giné‐Ciprés, Patricia Pozo‐Rosich   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source