The use of ultrasound by emergency physicians has improved the evaluation of pharyngeal infections. We present a unique case of concomitant peritonsillar abscess and uvular hydrops in which ultrasound provided accurate, timely information in the evaluation.

Abstract Objectives The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 has necessitated changes to ‘usual’ ways practice in otolaryngology, with a view towards out-patient or ambulatory management appropriate conditions. This paper reviews the available evidence for three most common causes emergency referral otolaryngology team: tonsillitis, peri-tonsillar abscess and epistaxis. Methods A literat...

We have compared the effect of peritonsillar infiltration with tenoxicam 5 mg and placebo on postoperative pain after tonsillectomy. Fifty patients undergoing bilateral elective tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia were allocated randomly to receive peritonsillar infiltration with tenoxicam 5 mg in 8 ml of normal saline (4 ml per tonsil) or normal saline only, before tracheal extubation. Med...

Kawasaki disease (KD) causes multisystemic vasculitis but infrequently manifests with deep neck infections, such as a peritonsillar abscess, peritonsillar or deep neck cellulitis, suppurative parapharyngeal infection, or retropharyngeal abscess. As its etiology is still unknown, the diagnosis is usually made based on typical symptoms. The differential diagnosis between KD and deep neck infectio...

in this study, the aim was the evaluation of effect of intravenous (iv) administration of ketamine, peritonsillar infiltration of tramadol and their combination for control of post-operative pain in comparison with single use of each drug in children undergoing tonsillectomy. one hundred and twenty children, aged 2-15 years, selected for elective adenotonsillectomy were enrolled in the study. w...