Needle aspiration for the treatment of peritonsillar abscess was assessed in 43 consecutive children aged 7 to 18 years (mean age, 13.9 +/- 2.5 years) during the 3-year period from 1988 through 1991.

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common complication that arises from acute tonsillitis, characterized by the accumulation of pus near the tonsils. Effective management of PTA is crucial ...