Contemporary Management of Peritonsillar Abscess

Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Location: 518

Lead Presenter(s)

Romaine F. Johnson, MD, MPH

Dr.
UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Michael G. Stewart, MD

Professor and Chairman
Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian
New York, NY, United States

Disclosure(s):

Romaine F. Johnson, MD, MPH:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Michael G. Stewart, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

This case-based session covers the diagnosis and management of peritonsillar abscess. Topics include clinical evaluation, imaging selection, medical versus surgical decision-making, procedural techniques, antibiotic stewardship, pediatric considerations, and management of recurrent disease. Interactive polling and real-world cases help attendees refine their approach to this common yet challenging condition.

Learning Objectives:

Apply evidence-based diagnostic criteria to differentiate peritonsillar abscess from other conditions and select cost-effective imaging strategies.
Integrate antibiotic stewardship principles into PTA management decisions, balancing medical and surgical approaches based on patient and system factors.
Navigate disposition decisions for complex PTA cases, coordinating care across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings to optimize outcomes and resource utilization.