title: [Therapeutic approach to peritonsillar abscesses].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de ORL, Hospital Virgen de la Vega, Salamanca, 37007, España.
authors.forename: C I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Diego Pérez
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Calvo Boizas
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sancipriano Hernández
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Santiago Andrés
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gó mez Toranzo
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Nuestra actitud terapéutica ante el absceso periamigdalino.