ABSTRACT
The treatment of tonsillar crypt infection by CO2 laser vaporization of the crypt and tonsillar tissue is safe, effective and cost effective. The procedure requires short operative time without any risk from general anesthesia and can be performed on out-patient basis. We advise the procedure as an alternative option to treat tonsillar crypt infection instead of standard tonsillectomy, but further studies should be carried out.
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Adolescent , Adult , Carbon Dioxide/therapeutic use , Female , Humans , Laser Therapy/instrumentation , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Satisfaction , Tonsillitis/diagnosis , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
We report a pregnant woman with cryptococcal meningitis. She experienced symptoms of meningitis before gestation which worsened during pregnancy. Combined treatment of amphotericin B and flucytosine, including ventriculo-peritoneal shunt gave a favorable outcome for both the patient and her child. We suggest that pregnant women with cryptococcal meningitis should continue their pregnancy and prefer to use combination of both drugs in standard doses because of the effectiveness, shorter duration of treatment and less toxicity than amphotericin B alone.