Der Peritonsillarabszeß im Ultraschallbild*

A prospective study was carried out to evaluate the sensitivity of ultrasonography in diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy). In 1986 through 1989 all cases of doubtful peritonsillitis were subjected to B-mode ultrasonography of tonsils before tonsillectomy was carried out. 36 patients were included in this clinical study. In cases of clinically incertain peritonsillar abscesses the sensitivity of the method was 82%. However only four false positive cases ("abscess in the scan but no pus during surgery") occurred.