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Recurrent adenotonsillitis: A new concept
Author(s) -
Sprinkle Philip M.,
Veltri Robert W.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197601000-00012
Subject(s) - etiology , medicine , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , pathology
An update of original data is presented. These data continue to confirm the physiological effect of adenotonsillectomy on the abnormal oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal microflora of children with recurrent adenotonsillitis. A new concept suggesting a bacterial‐viral etiology of recurrent adenotonsillitis is presented. The advantages of such a concept are reviewed.