The ideal time for Quinsy surgery after acute tonsillitis is: (A) 2 weeks, (B) 4 weeks, (C) 6 weeks, (D) 12 weeks
Answer is C. Tonsillectomy is usually advised 6 weeks after the quinsy attack (Interval tonsillectomy)Hot tonsillectomy- Tonsillectomy during the active abscess stageIn Quinsy, pus collects lateral to the capsule of the tonsil, in the peritonsillar space containing loose areolar tissueRef: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg 487