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Rationalization of peritonsillar abscess as an indication for tonsillectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Jane W. A. Curley  and
G. J. Bates
Jane W. A. Curley
Affiliation:
Oxford
G. J. Bates*
Affiliation:
Oxford
*
Jane Curley, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S., Senior Registrar, ENT Department, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL.
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Abstract

It has been widely held that peritonsillar abscess is a strong, if not absolute, indication for tonsillectomy, performed either immediately or after an interval of some weeks. A retrospective study of 48 patients is presented. It appears that age and the incidence of previous throat infections can be related to the likelihood of further problems and the need for operation.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 1 , January 1988 , pp. 37 - 38
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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