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DRAINAGE OF A PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS
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A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. An abscess is a collection of pus that forms near an area of infected skin or other soft tissue. The abscess can cause pain, swelling, and, if severe, blockage of the throat. If the throat is blocked, swallowing, speaking, and even breathing become difficult. When an infection of the tonsils (known as tonsillitis) spreads and causes infection in the soft tissues, a peritonsillar abscess may result. Peritonsillar abscesses are generally uncommon. When they do occur they are more likely among young adults, adolescents, and older children.
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This video covers drainage of a peritonsillar abscess, a collection of pus that forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. The description explains how the abscess can cause pain and swelling and, if severe, block the throat and make swallowing, speaking and breathing difficult.
Key points
- A peritonsillar abscess is described as a collection of pus near an infected area of soft tissue by a tonsil
- Pain, swelling and possible blockage of the throat are covered
- Spread of a tonsil infection, known as tonsillitis, into the soft tissues is described as a cause
- The description notes these abscesses are generally uncommon and more likely among young adults, adolescents and older children
Video Overview
This video presents “DRAINAGE OF A PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS” — A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. An abscess is a collection of pus that forms near an area of infected skin or other soft tissue. The abscess can cause pain, swelling, and, if. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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