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A safer way to aspirate a quinsy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 June 2006

E Flook ,
S SriKumar  and
M Johnston
E Flook
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Derby Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
S SriKumar
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Derby Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
M Johnston
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Derby Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
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Abstract

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Quinsies (peritonsillar abscesses) are routinely treated in all ENT departments. This paper outlines a technique for safe aspiration of a quinsy, which minimizes the risk to adjacent structures.

Keywords

Peritonsillar AbscessDrainageNeedlesSurgical ProceduresOperative
Type
Brief Report
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 10 , October 2006 , pp. 870 - 871
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited