Paediatric retropharyngeal abscess.
J Laryngol Otol
; 118(12): 919-26, 2004 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15667676
ABSTRACT
Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an uncommon condition with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality if not detected early. The authors present a case report of a 19-month-old child who presented with the common clinical features of a retropharyngeal abscess and in whom the diagnosis was not established by examination and ultrasonography. This led to a delay in appropriate management until a computed tomography (CT) scan was performed under general anaesthesia. The scan demonstrated the diagnosis and surgical drainage was performed under the same anaesthetic. The child subsequently made a complete recovery. The investigation and treatment of RPAs is a matter of some debate and the authors review the recent literature to determine the best management strategy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom