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J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 82(5): 595-599, 2024 May.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38387856
RESUMO
The authors present a case report of a 73-year-old male on dual antiplatelet therapy with a retropharyngeal hematoma after a motor vehicle accident. We highlight the clinical, radiographic manifestations, and surgical management of retropharyngeal hematomas, especially on an initially asymptomatic patient. Additionally, we demonstrate the importance of establishing a secure airway early on, and multidisciplinary collaboration to maximize patient outcomes.