Therapeutic approach to peritonsillar abscesses
Diego Pérez, C.I.; Calvo Boizas, E.; Sancipriano Hernández, J.A.; Santiago Andrés, J.; Gó mez Toranzo, F.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola 50(4): 261-264
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6519 PMID: 10431073 Document Number: 504298
The treatment of peritonsillar abscesses is debated. A retrospective study was made of 19 patients diagnosed as peritonsillar abscess who were treated by incision, drainage, and intravenous antibiotics. The surgical, medical and diagnosis factors that affect the management of peritonsillar abscesses are discussed.