Background The vast majority of patients with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) recover
uneventfully on abscess drainage and antibiotic therapy. However, occasionally patient´ s …

Deep neck infections (DNIs) include all the infections sited in the potential spaces and
fascial planes of the neck within the limits of the deep layer of the cervical fascia …

Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by viruses. Treatment is focused on supportive care;
however, if tonsillitis is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, it should be treated …

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Background There is an ongoing debate on the indications for tonsil surgery in both children
and adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis. The aim is to provide practical recommendations …

Infection of the deep neck spaces is a life-threatening acute illness that requires prompt
diagnosis and treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers unsurpassed soft tissue …

Objectives We aimed to explore the impact of social distancing on the incidence and
microbiology of peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Methods We performed a cross-sectional …

Objectives Peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis. However, no
consensus has been reached yet on the optimal treatment of this condition. Therefore, this …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Previous literature is vague on the prevalence and exact
nature of abscesses in tonsillar infections, ranging from intratonsillar and peritonsillar …

The purpose of this study was to review the current evidence for an association between
Fusobacterium necrophorum (FN) and acute tonsillitis (AT), to assess the prevalence of FN …