TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 175. Peritonsillar Abscess Incision and Drainage A1 - Reichman, Eric F. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - A peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep infection of the head and neck encountered in young adults in the Emergency Department.1 The incidence is approximately 45,000 cases per year.2 This infection can occur in all age groups, although it is a relatively rare before the age of 5 years. The highest incidence occurs in adults 20 to 40 years of age. There remains a fair amount of controversy in the literature regarding the optimal antibiotic choice and the mechanism of drainage. The objective for the Emergency Physician remains to make an accurate diagnosis, to institute appropriate care, and to arrange timely follow-up. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57718429 ER -