U.S., May 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07577232) titled 'Transoral Ultrasound Versus no Transoral Ultrasound in Diagnostic Workup of Peritonsillar Abscess' on Jan. 23.
Brief Summary: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a collection of pus between the palatine tonsil and the constrictor muscle. PTA is detected by recognizing characteristics during clinical examination: redness, pain, malaise, trismus, and unilateral peritonsillar swelling. Clinical assessment, including inspection and palpation, is the traditional diagnostic method for patients suspected of having PTA. If PTA is suspected, aspiration with a large-gauge needle or incision is performed to drain the abscess . It can be challenging ...