Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Increases Peritonsillar Abscess Susceptibility: Real-World Evidence

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Increases Peritonsillar Abscess Susceptibility: Real-World Evidence

Objectives Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a risk factor for deep neck infection (DNI) and leads to complications and poor outcomes. Our study aimed to investigate the risk, prognosis, and complications of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) in patients with T2DM. Methods We extracted data of patients ne...

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Main Authors: Ching-Lung Wu, Ming-Shao Tsai, Ta-Jen Lee, Yun-Ting Wang, Chia-Yen Liu, Yao-Hsu Yang, Yao-Te Tsai, Cheng-Ming Hsu, Ching-Yuan Wu, Pey-Jium Chang, Geng-He Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2021-08-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
type 2 diabetes mellitus
hyperglycemia
peritonsillar abscess
quinsy
diabetes complications severity index
Online Access:http://www.e-ceo.org/upload/pdf/ceo-2020-02257.pdf

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