High Risk of Peritonsillar Abscess in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Nationwide Real-World Cohort Study

High Risk of Peritonsillar Abscess in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Nationwide Real-World Cohort Study

Background: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is an infectious emergency in the head and neck, and patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have an immunocompromised status. However, no relevant research has focused on the ESRD–PTA relationship. This study explored PTA in ESRD patients and their progn...

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Main Authors: Geng-He Chang, Ang Lu, Yao-Hsu Yang, Chia-Yen Liu, Pey-Jium Chang, Chuan-Pin Lee, Yao-Te Tsai, Cheng-Ming Hsu, Ching-Yuan Wu, Wei-Tai Shih, Ming-Shao Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
tonsillitis
cellulitis
kidney disease
predisposing factor
risk factor
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/13/6775

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