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Efficacy and safety of 'hot' tonsillectomy
A A Maheshwar1, M B Jones, R A Evans
1ENT Department, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, Glamorgan.
International Journal of Clinical Practice
|April 27, 2001
Abstract:
Recurrent acute tonsillitis, peritonsillar infections and quinsy (peritonsillar abscess) are common clinical conditions that present to a general practitioner. Management in general practice and in hospital is confounded by apparently conflicting treatment options in the medical literature. We have developed clear guidelines as part of an ongoing audit cycle which include performing quinsy or 'hot' tonsillectomy in selected cases, alongside conservative treatments to ensure the speedy recovery and minimal hospitalisation of all patients, with resultant cost benefits.