[Therapeutic approach to peritonsillar abscesses].
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.
Diego Pérez
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital Virgen de la Vega, Salamanca, 37007, España.
Calvo Boizas
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Sancipriano Hernández
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Santiago Andrés
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Gó mez Toranzo
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D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Nuestra actitud terapéutica ante el absceso periamigdalino.