RT Book, Section A1 Shah, Udayan K. A2 Shah, Samir S. SR Print(0) ID 6904634 T1 Chapter 25. Peritonsillar and Retropharyngeal Abscess T2 Pediatric Practice: Infectious Disease YR 2009 FD 2009 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-148924-9 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6904634 RD 2024/04/24 AB Peritonsillar and retropharyngeal abscesses (PTA and RPA, respectively) are commonly seen in children. The intent of this chapter is to help the clinician establish an accurate diagnosis early and to achieve cure by the judicious and adjunctive use of antibiotics, radiography, and surgery.