Peritonsillar Abscess Size as a Predictor of Medical Therapy Success.
Matthew J UrbanJamie MasliahCameron HeydTirth R PatelThomas NielsenPublished in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2021)
Frequency of treatment failure was not significantly different among patients receiving MT and ST. Abscesses ≥2 cm in size were more likely to fail in both groups and ST was not statistically superior. Sole MT for uncomplicated PTA may help reduce unnecessary procedures and healthcare costs.