Results
43 patients were included in the study: 19 in the CT scan group, and 23
in the no-CT scan group. There was no statistically significant
difference in the history of previous peritonsillar abscess incidence,
patient chief complaint at triage, subjective complaints, or objective
physical exam findings. The most common patient reported symptoms in
both groups were odynophagia and dysphagia. The most common objective
findings in both groups included peritonsillar fullness and erythema,
and uvular deviation.