Needle aspiration versus incision and drainage for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess
Background <br/> Peritonsillar abscess is a common infection presenting as a collection of pus in the peritonsillar area. The condition is characterised by a severe sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and pain on swallowing, fever and malaise, and trismus. Needle aspiration and incision and...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Cochrane Collaboration
2016
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