Retropharyngeal hematoma: a rare complication of coughing attacks

To determine the diagnosis and treatment of a retropharyngeal hematoma. The authors report a case of retropharyngeal hematoma associated with increased intrathoracic pressure caused by coughing. Retropharyngeal hematomas are usually spontaneously resorbed so the treatment is surveillance. Surgical d...

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Published inActa otorrinolaringológica española Vol. 51; no. 3; p. 272
Main Authors Riera Sala, C, Agut Fuster, M, Gozalbo Navarro, J M, Gómez Melchor, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.04.2000
Subjects
Cough - complications
Female
Hematoma - diagnosis
Hematoma - etiology
Humans
Hypopharynx - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:To determine the diagnosis and treatment of a retropharyngeal hematoma. The authors report a case of retropharyngeal hematoma associated with increased intrathoracic pressure caused by coughing. Retropharyngeal hematomas are usually spontaneously resorbed so the treatment is surveillance. Surgical drainage may be necessary. The causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and surgical indications are reviewed.
ISSN:0001-6519