The ideal time for operation of quinsy after an attack of acute tonsillitis is
Correct Answer: 6 weeks
Description: Treatment The above conservative measures may cure peritonsillitis. If a frank abscess has formed, incision and drainage will be required. INCISION AND DRAINAGE: A peritonsillar abscess is opened at the point of a maximum bulge above the upper pole of the tonsil or just lateral to the point of junction of the anterior pillar with a line drawn through the base of uvula. INTERVAL TONSILLECTOMY: Tonsils are removed 6 weeks following an acute attack of quinsy. ABSCESS OR HOT TONSILLECTOMY: Some people prefer to do hot tonsillectomy instead of incision and drainage. (Ref: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat and head and neck surgery, 7th edition Pg no. 298)
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