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peritonsillar abscess |
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peritonsillar abscess [‚per·ə′täns·əl·ər ′ab‚ses] (medicine) An abscess forming in acute tonsillitis around one or both tonsils. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The common indications for tonsillectomy are recurrent tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea. Peritonsillar abscess is most common in persons 20 to 40 years of age (13); however, it is less likely to cause upper airway obstruction, unless it is bilateral. Between February 2002 and February 2005, we treated 98 peritonsillar abscess patients with an outpatient medical regimen that involved hydration, antibiotics, steroids, and good pain control. |
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