A case of epiglottic abscess caused by gas-forming bacteria

Epiglottic abscess is one of the complications of acute epiglottitis. As it can expand and cause obstruction of the upper airway, we must always take tracheostomy and abscess drainage under consideration. Although the condition is rare, here, we report a case of epiglottic abscess caused by gas-form...

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Published inJournal of Immunology, Allergy and Infection in Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 55 - 58
Main Authors Watanabe, Kazumasa, Asakura, Koji, Takahashi, Kunihiro, Takano, Kenichi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan Society of Immunology, Allergology and Infection in Otorhinolaryngology 2022
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epiglottic abscess
gas-forming
surgical treatment
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Summary:Epiglottic abscess is one of the complications of acute epiglottitis. As it can expand and cause obstruction of the upper airway, we must always take tracheostomy and abscess drainage under consideration. Although the condition is rare, here, we report a case of epiglottic abscess caused by gas-forming bacteria. A man in his fifties presented with a three-day history of progressive sore throat. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy revealed a yellow colored epiglottic swelling. Antibiotics were administered; however, the swelling of the right arytenoid progressed. In addition, CT showed gas in the epiglottis. We performed surgical drainage and tracheostomy. The abscess resolved, and the patient was discharged from the hospital on the tenth day from admission.
ISSN:2435-7952
DOI:10.24805/jiaio.2.2_55