Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4126102 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2008 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Despite conservative treatment, a minority of pediatric patients with cat-scratch disease may require surgical drainage of abscess and removal of lymph nodes. Surgical treatment provides tissue for diagnosis, is generally well tolerated, affords improved recovery, and has minimal complications.
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Cat-scratch disease of the head and neck in a pediatric population: Surgical indications and outcomes
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