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(Pediatrics in Review. 2006;27:e45-e46.)
© 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics

In Brief

In Brief: Retropharyngeal Abscess

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Head and Neck Space Infections in Infants and Children. Ungkanont K, Yellon RF, Weissman JL, Casselbrant ML, Gonzalez-Valdepena H, Bluestone CD. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1995;112 :375 –382[CrossRef][Medline] Retropharyngeal Abscess in Children: A 10-year Study. Al-Sabah B, Bin Salleen H, Hagr A, Choi-Rosen J, Manoukian JJ, Tewfik TL. J Otolaryngol. 2004;33 :352 –355[Medline] Retropharyngeal Abscess in Children: Clinical Presentation, Utility of Imaging and Current Management. Craig FW, Schunk JE. Pediatrics. 2003;111 :1394 –1398[Abstract/Free Full Text] Retropharyngeal and Parapharyngeal Infections in Children: The Toronto Experience. Daya H, Lo S, Papsin BC, et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005;69 :81 –86[CrossRef][Medline]

Retropharyngeal abscess is an infrequent but serious condition. Early diagnosis can help prevent the potential consequences of airway compromise, sepsis, and extension to contiguous structures. The peak incidence occurs in 3- to 5-year-olds, likely due to the increased number of lymph nodes in the retropharyngeal space and the . . . [Full Text of this Article]


Robert Dudas, MD
Janet R. Serwint, MD, Consulting Editor
 Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Md





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