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Management of Peritonsillar Abscesses in Adults: Survey of Otolaryngologists in Canada and the United States.
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- Transoral Ultrasound in the Diagnostic Workup of Peritonsillar Abscess-A Randomized Clinical Trial.The Laryngoscope · 2026Trial
- The Utility of Large Language Models to Assist With Emergency Triage Decisions Within Otolaryngology.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
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- [Healthcare aspects of peritonsillar infection before and during the COVID-19 pandemic].Acta otorrinolaringologica espanolaArticle
- Healthcare aspects of peritonsillar infection before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Acta otorrinolaringologica espanolaReview
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Abstract
objectiveThe management of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) has evolved over time. We sought to define contemporary practice patterns for the diagnosis and treatment of PTA. STUDY
designCross-sectional survey.
settingThe 15-question survey was distributed to members of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (CSO) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).
methodsAn iterative, consensus-based process was used for survey development. Primary outcomes were to determine methods of diagnosis and first-line treatments for PTA. Exploratory, secondary outcomes were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression models.
resultsThe survey response rate was 12.6% (n = 1176). Most participants were attending staff (86%) in a community hospital setting (60%) and had been in practice for more than 20 years (38%). Most respondents (78%) indicated that at least half of the time, cross-sectional imaging had already been performed before they were consulted. Half of respondents (49%) indicated that they perform incision and drainage of the abscess as first-line treatment, while few (16%) provide medical management alone. In exploratory analysis, participants from the AAO-HNS had higher odds of imaging already being performed before consultation (odds ratio [OR], 11.7; 95% CI, 4.6-29.4) and increased odds of using medical management alone as a first-line treatment (OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.3-4.2) compared to respondents from the CSO.
conclusionThere is wide practice variation in the diagnosis and management of acute, uncomplicated PTA among otolaryngologists in Canada and the United States. The use of cross-sectional imaging and medical management alone may differ between countries of practice.
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