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Abscess
Studies from C. Alyaghchi et al in the area of abscess described
April 20th, 2008
"In the United Kingdom, patients with a peritonsillar abscess are usually managed as inpatients. However, studies in other countries have shown successful management of these patients as outpatients," scientists writing in the journal Clinical Otolaryngology report. "We designed an evidence based protocol for the management of patients with a peritonsillar abscess. Diagnosis was by aspiration of pus. Initial treatment was with analgesia, 1.2 g co-amoxiclav and 4 mg dexamethasone intravenously. Data were collected prospectively over 11 months on the management of all patients who had been confirmed by aspiration of pus to have a peritonsillar abscess. Four of the...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-20)
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