title: Peritonsillar abscess following tonsillectomy.
abstract: Peritonsillar abscess is an unusual complication following tonsillectomy. A series of five such patients is herein reported. Proper treatment begins with the initial tonsillectomy ensuring complete removal of the tonsils. Should a late peritonsillar abscess following tonsillectomy be found, the patient may be treated with needle aspiration of the affected area plus antibiotics. Removal of the remaining tonsillar tissue and surgical capsule of the tonsil is also advocated.
authors.affiliation: Head and Neck Surgical Group, Jackson, MS 39296, USA.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Cannon
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Lampton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*