Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess: Case Report and Presentation of its Clinical Appearance
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Bilateral peritonsillar abscess revisited.
Bilateral peritonsillar abscess is uncommon. When it does occur; patients usually present with sore throat; other clinical signs and symptoms may differ from those usually associated with unilateral peritonsillar abscess. We describe 2 cases of bilateral peritonsillar abscess that were successfully treated with needle aspiration of both sides with a 14-gauge intravenous cannula. Needle aspirati...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556130108000607