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A novel approach to enhance visualization during drainage of peritonsillar abscess
1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001, USA.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|February 26, 2008
Abstract:
Routine emergency department care for uncomplicated peritonsillar abscess involves needle aspiration or incision and drainage. Standard technique involves use of a tongue blade and auxiliary light source. We describe the novel use of a disassembled disposable vaginal speculum with fiberoptic light, a device becoming commonplace in many emergency departments. This novel approach to managing peritonsillar abscess greatly enhances visualization and facilitates peritonsillar abscess drainage.