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*In second and third century BC, Celcius was the first to document in literature the treatment and [[pathogenesis]] of tonsillar [[pathology]]. | *In second and third century BC, Celcius was the first to document in literature the treatment and [[pathogenesis]] of tonsillar [[pathology]]. | ||
*In 1700s peritonsillar abscess was first described. | *In 1700s peritonsillar abscess was first described by Marcus. | ||
*In the 1930s and 1940s prior to the advent of antibiotics, surgical management was the most common treatment option for peritonsillar abscess. Interval [[tonsillectomy]] was mostly done after symptom resolution. | *In the 1930s and 1940s prior to the advent of antibiotics, surgical management was the most common treatment option for peritonsillar abscess. Interval [[tonsillectomy]] was mostly done after symptom resolution. | ||
*By 1947, Chaud [[tonsillectomy]] or immediate surgical [[tonsillectomy]] became the treatment option. | *By 1947, Chaud [[tonsillectomy]] or immediate surgical [[tonsillectomy]] became the treatment option. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]
Overview
Historical perspective
The outline below shows the historical perspective of peritonsillar abscess.[1]
- In second and third century BC, Celcius was the first to document in literature the treatment and pathogenesis of tonsillar pathology.
- In 1700s peritonsillar abscess was first described by Marcus.
- In the 1930s and 1940s prior to the advent of antibiotics, surgical management was the most common treatment option for peritonsillar abscess. Interval tonsillectomy was mostly done after symptom resolution.
- By 1947, Chaud tonsillectomy or immediate surgical tonsillectomy became the treatment option.
References
- ↑ Passy V (1994). "Pathogenesis of peritonsillar abscess". Laryngoscope. 104 (2): 185–90. doi:10.1288/00005537-199402000-00011. PMID 8302122.