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Large retropharyngeal cold abscess in an adult with respiratory distress

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. K. Bhargava  and
Sanjay Gupta
S. K. Bhargava*
Affiliation:
Indore, India
Sanjay Gupta
Affiliation:
Indore, India
*
Dr. S. K. Bhargava, ENT Surgeon, Get Well Hospital, 14, Janki Nagar, Navlakha, Indore (M.P.) 452 001 (India).
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Abstract

A rare case of an adult with a large retropharyngeal cold abscess completely obstructing the airway and causing acute respiratory distress is presented. An urgent tracheostomy to safeguard the airway was required. The clinical features, surgical anatomy, aetiopathogenesis and management of a retropharyngeal abscess are discussed.

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View from Within: Radiology in Focus
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 2 , February 1990 , pp. 157 - 158
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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