The Use of Point of Care Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Peritonsillar Abscess

The use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnosis and treatment of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is increasing [1]. Proven advantages include improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment success rates as well as decreased otolaryngology consultation, computed tomography (CT) usage, return visit...

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Main Authors: Brian Kohen, Melanie Perez, Jheanelle McKay, Rolando Zamora, Curtis Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CINQUILL Medical Publishers Inc. 2023-11-01
Series:POCUS Journal
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Online Access:https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/pocus/article/view/16568