Retropharyngeal Abscess: Clinical Review
Retropharyngeal abscess, once a relatively common entity in children, is uncommon today. From 1981 to 1991, we treated 20 cases. Abscesses secondary to upper respiratory infection in children were seen only in three (15%) cases. Trauma and foreign bodies were the most common etiologic factors in the...
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Published in | Ear, nose & throat journal Vol. 74; no. 10; pp. 701 - 704 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
Published |
Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01.10.1995
Medquest Communications |
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Summary: | Retropharyngeal abscess, once a relatively common entity in children, is uncommon today. From 1981 to 1991, we treated 20 cases. Abscesses secondary to upper respiratory infection in children were seen only in three (15%) cases. Trauma and foreign bodies were the most common etiologic factors in the adult subgroup. Streptococcus viridans and Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most common pathogens. The use of contrast-enhanced computed tomography has had a significant impact on the diagnostic work-up. The choice of initial antibiotic therapy is discussed. There were no deaths in this series. |
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ISSN: | 0145-5613 1942-7522 |
DOI: | 10.1177/014556139507401008 |