Clinical significance of tonsillar provocation test in diagnosis of tonsillar focal infection--by indirect irradiation of ultra-micro waves

Abstract

The tonsillar provocation test by indirect irradiation of ultra-microwaves was clinically evaluated for its ability to diagnose tonsillar focal infection. Body temperature, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), urinary findings, white blood cell count (WBC), changes in skin lesions and arthralgia were used as parameters as in the former tests. The clinical usefulness of the provocation test was assessed based on a long-term progress observation on post-tonsillectomy. WBC was most changeable among the parameters, however, ESR was the most reliable parameter judging from the ratio of correct diagnosis. According to the clinical evaluation of tonsillar provocation test by indirect irradiation of ultra-microwaves, the positive diagnostic standardization will be proposed as follows: Chronic low grade fever group: increase in the body temperature by 0.3 degree C or over or increase of ESR by 12 mm or over. Skin disease group: increase of ESR by 9 mm or over. Kidney disease group: increase of ESR by 11 mm or over.