We present a rare case involving a patient in his 50s who developed a parapharyngeal abscess two days following an elective tonsillectomy. Despite being rare, deep neck space infections have been increasingly reported in patients following tonsillectomies. This report explores their prevalence, risk factors, and potential complications and outlines appropriate management strategies.
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