PMID: 22338588Feb 18, 2012Paper

Pediatric peritonsillar abscess: an overview

Infectious Disorders Drug Targets
Cristina Baldassari, Rahul K Shah

Abstract

Peristonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common deep neck space infection in children. Children with PTA often present with sore throat, dysphagia, peritonsillar bulge, uvular deviation, trismus, and a muffled voice. The diagnosis of PTA can be made based on history and physical examination in the majority of children. Treatment of pediatric PTA necessitates aspiration or surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy. Challenges exist with the diagnosis and management of PTA that are unique to pediatric patients. Examples include difficulty with examination of the oropharynx in an uncooperative child and controversy surrounding bedside needle aspiration verses operative incision and drainage. Early identification of PTA and initiation of appropriate treatment can prevent serious complications.

Citations

Feb 18, 2016·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·Jochen P WindfuhrReinhard Berner
Jun 25, 2015·Indian Journal of Pediatrics·Anirban MandalRakesh Lodha
Apr 26, 2016·Acta Oto-laryngologica·Constanze GahleitnerAndreas Knopf
Oct 3, 2019·Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology Journal De La Thérapeutique Des Populations Et De La Pharamcologie Clinique·Huseyin Keskin, Oguz Guvenmez

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