Cannula aspiration of peritonsillar abscesses.
Peritonsillar abscesses may be treated by needle aspiration, incision and drainage, or abscess tonsillectomy. A modification of the technique of needle aspiration is described. This technique minimizes the risk of vascular damage during needle aspiration and is more reassuring to the patient.
Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital, London, UK. wfolarinde@ukgateway.net
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D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods