Tonsil infection showdown: surgery vs. drainage

NCT ID NCT04543708

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This 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 clear the infection and prevent it from coming back. The study included 42 adults and was stopped early.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abscess peritonsillar abscess

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitalas Geneva

    Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1211, Switzerland