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.
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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