Case Study

This article presents the case of a 19-year-old university student with recurrent tonsillitis and multiple peritonsillar abscesses (quinsies), who underwent tonsillectomy following a period of significant morbidity.

This article presents the case of a 19-year-old university student with recurrent tonsillitis and multiple peritonsillar abscesses (quinsies), who underwent tonsillectomy following a period of significant morbidity. Her post-operative course was complicated by a secondary haemorrhage on day eleven, necessitating surgical intervention. The case highlights the importance of individualised surgical decision-making and pre-operative counselling regarding the risks and post-operative journey.

Recurrent Tonsillitis and Secondary Post-Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage: A Case Report PDF