Clin. Otolaryngol. 2012, 37, 136–145 Objective of review: We present the current literature
surrounding peritonsillar abscess management highlighting areas of controversy. Type of …

Objectives To perform a multifactorial exploration of the aetiology of peritonsillar abscess
(PTA) in adults, in order to develop greater clinical understanding of the condition and …

OBJECTIVE: This retrospective, cohort study aims to assess the changing characteristics of
peritonsillar abscess (PTA). METHOD: Data were obtained from PTA patient records …

Background Peritonsillar abscess is a common infection presenting as a collection of pus in
the peritonsillar area. The condition is characterised by a severe sore throat, difficulty in …

BackgroundCoronavirus disease 2019 imposed dramatic changes on ENT service delivery.
Pre-pandemic, such changes would have been considered potentially unsafe. This study …

The contemporary approach to diagnosis and management of per... : Current Opinion in
Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery The contemporary approach to diagnosis and …

Objectives There are three surgical treatment options for patients with peritonsillar abscess
(PTA): needle aspiration, incision and drainage (ID), and abscess tonsillectomy (ATE). The …

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the risk factors associated with peritonsillar
abscess (PTA) recurrence in adult patients. Methods This retrospective cohort study used a …

Acute tonsillitis may be defined as inflammation of the tonsils, predominantly due to
infection. It is part of the spectrum of pharyngitis, which ranges from localised tonsillar …

Background Studies suggest an increased risk of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) recurrence in
patients with prior tonsillitis. However, this association is inconsistent and could be …