Peritonsillar abscess
MONDO:0005906An abscess that develops in the space surrounding one or both palatine tonsils.
Also known as: quinsy
57 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Tonsil infection showdown: surgery vs. drainage
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the best way to treat a tonsillar abscess, a painful infection near the tonsils. It compared two treatments: removing the tonsils (tonsillectomy) versus draining the pus with a needle under local anesthesia. The goal was to see which method works better to cl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC