Management of peritonsillar abscess: needle aspiration versus incision and drainage versus tonsillectomy.
Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep infection of the head and neck. This article focuses on the different methods to manage this infection. Efficacy, cost-effectiveness, patient discomfort, recovery time, and possibility of recurrence are the issues considered to determine the best treatment option.
Khayr
Walid
W
Department of Internal Medicine, Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA. walid.khayr@med.va.gov
Taepke
Joanna
J
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D014068:Tonsillectomy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents