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Philpott, C. M. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-3236, Selvadurai, D. and Banerjee, A. R.
(2004)
Paediatric retropharyngeal abscess.
Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 118 (12).
pp. 919-926.
ISSN 0022-2151
Abstract
Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an uncommon condition with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality if not detected early. The authors present a case report of a 19-month-old child who presented with the common clinical features of a retropharyngeal abscess and in whom the diagnosis was not established by examination and ultrasonography. This led to a delay in appropriate management until a computed tomography (CT) scan was performed under general anaesthesia. The scan demonstrated the diagnosis and surgical drainage was performed under the same anaesthetic. The child subsequently made a complete recovery. The investigation and treatment of RPAs is a matter of some debate and the authors review the recent literature to determine the best management strategy.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Respiratory and Airways Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Clinical Trials Unit Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health |
| Depositing User: | Rhiannon Harvey |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2011 13:18 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2023 00:55 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/32247 |
| DOI: | 10.1258/0022215042790538 |
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