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Comprehensive Otolaryngology

Contemporary Management of Peritonsillar Abscess

Sunday, October 1, 2023
2:15 PM - 3:05 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Ballroom A1

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Romaine F. Johnson, MD, MPH

    Professor
    Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
    DALLAS, TX, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Michael G. Stewart, MD, MPH

    Professor and Chairman, Dept of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
    New York, NY, United States

Disclosure(s):
Romaine F. Johnson, MD, MPH: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This expert lecture series will focus on managing peritonsillar abscesses. Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common and potentially severe oropharyngeal infection with an estimated 55,000 emergency department visits and 12,000 hospital stays annually in the United States. This education course will cover critical controversies in managing these abscesses, including the use of antibiotics, the technique for incision and drainage, and the timing of tonsillectomy. The course will also address differences in managing peritonsillar abscesses in adults versus children. The goal of the presentation is to provide otolaryngologists with current, evidence-informed knowledge on the management of peritonsillar abscesses so that they can provide high-quality care to their patients and improve patient outcomes. The course will also encourage learners to think critically about the current evidence and identify areas for future research that could lead to improved practices in the field

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Develop an evidence-based approach to managing peritonsillar abscesses, including best practices for medical and surgical therapy and current controversies in the use of antibiotics and steroids in managing peritonsillar abscesses.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Recognize the key differences in managing peritonsillar abscesses in adults versus children, including differences in anatomy, comorbidities, and the risk of recurrent abscesses, and apply this knowledge to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients of different ages.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Evaluate the current evidence on the timing of tonsillectomy in managing peritonsillar abscesses, and articulate the potential risks and benefits of early versus delayed tonsillectomy.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: This course aims to help ENT providers achieve excellence and provide high-quality, evidence-informed care through professional education, research, and quality improvement, focusing on managing peritonsillar abscesses.