Author:
Bhargava S. K.,Gupta Sanjay
Abstract
AbstractA 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.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,General Medicine
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