Abscesos periamigdalino y retrofaríngeo: estudio de 13 años

In the last few years the frequency of peritonsillar and retropharyngeal abscesses has increased in the pediatric population. Most of the children have a good response to conservative treatment. The main risk factor for abscess recurrence is a previous history of repeated tonsillitis. Consequently,these patients are candidates for tonsillectomy.