A novel approach to enhance visualization during drainage of peritonsillar abscess |
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Authors: | Braude Darren A Shalit Marc |
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Institution: | Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001, USA. |
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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. |
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Keywords: | peritonsillar abscess needle aspiration vaginal speculum |
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