TONSILLAR DISORDERS: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT -- TONSILLAR DISORDERS: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT -- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter I: Adenoids and Related Diseases in Childhood -- Abstract -- Anatomy of the Adenoids -- Adenoiditis and Otitis Media -- Adenoiditis and Allergy -- The Role of Surgery -- The Role of Nasal Endoscopy -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter II: Markers of Lymphoid Follicle Function in Chronic Tonsillitis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results -- Histology of Lymphoid Follicles -- Proliferative and Apoptotic Activity in Lymphoid Follicles -- Cytokine and Immunoglobulin -- Production in Lymphoid Follicles -- Enzymatic Activity in Lymphoid Follicles -- Quantitative Image Analysis of Lymphoid Follicles and Follicular Cells -- Cell Cycle Analysis of -- Follicle Lymphocytes -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter III: Ribosomal Therapy in the Prophylaxis of Recurrent Pharyngotonsillitis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Clinical Presentation -- Treatment -- Personal Experiences -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter IV: Tonsillar Disorders: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment -- Abstract -- Structure and Function of Tonsils -- Tonsil Diseases -- Acute Tonsillitis -- Etiology -- Diagnosis and Tonsil Tests -- Diagnostic Tests -- Treatment -- When Tonsillectomy is Needed -- What to Expect After Surgery -- Peritonsillar Abscess -- Etiology -- Diagnosis and Tests -- Treatment and Follow-Up for a Peritonsillar Abscess -- Prevention of a Peritonsillar Abscess -- Outlook for a Peritonsillar Abscess -- Tonsillar Hypertrophy -- Tonsiloliths (Tonsil Stones) -- Chapter V: Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Incidence and Risk Factors of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage -- Life-Threatening Hemorrhages.

Coagulation and Post- -- Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage -- Treatment of Post- -- Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter VI: Distribution of Tumor Necrosis Factor Producing Cells in Chronic Tonsillitis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Short Communication: Peritonsillar Abscess* -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess -- Obtaining Pus for -- Microbiological Examination -- Bacteriology of Peritonsillar Abscesses -- Differences of Bacterial Flora of Peritonsillar Abscesses in Different Regions of the World -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.