Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Peritonsillar Abscess: Is It Related to Seasonal Variations?

Objective:Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is defined as pus accumulation between the tonsillar capsule and constrictor pharyngeal muscle. It can be seen as a complication of acute tonsillitis, but other mechanisms have also been proposed. In this study we aimed to reveal the seasonal variations and epid...

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Main Authors: Nurullah Seyhun, Zeynep Aslı Batur Çalış, Merve Ekici, Suat Turgut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayincilik 2018-12-01
Series:Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access: http://turkarchotolaryngol.net/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/epidemiology-and-clinical-features-of-peritonsilla/43127