NGHIÊN CỨU ĐẶC ĐIỂM LÂM SÀNG, VI KHUẨN HỌC VÀ ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ ÁP XE QUANH AMIDAN TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA TRUNG ƯƠNG CẦN THƠ

Abstract

Background: Peritonsillar abscess is a pus-filled collection of connective tissue around the tonsil sheath. This is a common pathology in emergency care at the ENT Department. Peritonsillar abscess can be caused by many factors, of which infection from acute or chronic tonsillitis is the most common cause. Objectives: To describe the clinical and bacteriological characteristics and evaluate the treatment results of peritonsillar abscess. Materials and methods: Cross sectional study on 44 patients diagnosed peritonsillar abscess at Can Tho Central General Hospital. Results: Through a study of 44 patients treated for peritonsillar abscess, we found that the most common functional symptom was painful swallowing. The most common physical symptom was tonsils pushed back and down and swollen anterior tonsil pillars with 81.8%. The rate of bacterial culture from peritonsillar abscess pus was 40.9% and the most commonly identified cultured bacteria was Streptococcus viridans with a rate of 33.3%. Patients were often treated as inpatients for 8-10 days, accounting for the highest rate of 52.3%. Conclusions: The rate of bacterial culture from peritonsillar abscess pus was 40.9% and the most commonly identified cultured bacteria was Streptococcus viridans at 33.3%. Patients were usually treated as inpatients for 8-10 days, accounting for the highest rate of 52.3%.