Clinical Features of Peritonsillar Abscess in Children

• Principais autores: Hsiang-Ju Hsiao (Autor), Yhu-Chering Huang (Autor), Shao-Hsuan Hsia (Autor), Chang-Teng Wu (Autor), Jainn-Jim Lin (Autor)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Elsevier, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Peritonsillar abscess is an acute infection located between the capsule of the palatine tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx. The reports regarding pediatric cases have been scanty. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the patients less than 18 years of ag...