Abstract
Peristonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common deep neck space infection in children. Children with PTA often present with sore throat, dysphagia, peritonsillar bulge, uvular deviation, trismus, and a muffled voice. The diagnosis of PTA can be made based on history and physical examination in the majority of children. Treatment of pediatric PTA necessitates aspiration or surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy. Challenges exist with the diagnosis and management of PTA that are unique to pediatric patients. Examples include difficulty with examination of the oropharynx in an uncooperative child and controversy surrounding bedside needle aspiration verses operative incision and drainage. Early identification of PTA and initiation of appropriate treatment can prevent serious complications.
Keywords: Abscess, acute tonsillitis, infection, pediatric, peritonsillar, PTA, Peristonsillar abscess (PTA), sore throat, dysphagia, trismus, muffled voice, pediatric patients, oropharynx, Treatment of pediatric
Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets
Title:Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess: An Overview
Volume: 12 Issue: 4
Author(s): Cristina Baldassari and Rahul K. Shah
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Keywords: Abscess, acute tonsillitis, infection, pediatric, peritonsillar, PTA, Peristonsillar abscess (PTA), sore throat, dysphagia, trismus, muffled voice, pediatric patients, oropharynx, Treatment of pediatric
Abstract: Peristonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common deep neck space infection in children. Children with PTA often present with sore throat, dysphagia, peritonsillar bulge, uvular deviation, trismus, and a muffled voice. The diagnosis of PTA can be made based on history and physical examination in the majority of children. Treatment of pediatric PTA necessitates aspiration or surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy. Challenges exist with the diagnosis and management of PTA that are unique to pediatric patients. Examples include difficulty with examination of the oropharynx in an uncooperative child and controversy surrounding bedside needle aspiration verses operative incision and drainage. Early identification of PTA and initiation of appropriate treatment can prevent serious complications.
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Baldassari Cristina and K. Shah Rahul, Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess: An Overview, Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets 2012; 12 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152612801319258
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152612801319258 |
Print ISSN 1871-5265 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-3989 |
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