Tonsillitis, peritonsillar and lateral pharyngeal abscesses.

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.

Published: May 2012

AI Article Synopsis

  • Oral and maxillofacial surgeons play a key role in diagnosing and treating peritonsillar abscesses.
  • The article covers the anatomy of the peritonsillar region, including its structure and neighboring tissues.
  • It also discusses surgical methods for treatment and potential complications that can arise from these procedures.

Article Abstract

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are occasionally called on to diagnose, treat, and rule out peritonsillar abscesses. In this article, the anatomy of the peritonsillar area, its contents, surgical approaches, and possible complications are discussed.

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