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Retropharyngeal Abscess

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Complications

Retropharyngeal Abscess Complications

Complications of retropharyngeal abscess include:

Bleeding from the abscess
Rupture of the abscess
Aspiration pneumonia
Mediastinitis:

Infection of the structures in the chest

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Difficulty swallowing
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Retropharyngeal Abscess References:

Al-Sabah B, Bin Salleen H, Hagr A, Choi-Rosen J, Manoukian JJ, Tewfik TL. Retropharyngeal abscess in children: 10-year study. J Otolaryngol. 2004 Dec;33(6):352-5.
Craig FW, Schunk JE. Retropharyngeal abscess in children: clinical presentation, utility of imaging, and current management. Pediatrics. 2003 Jun;111(6 Pt 1):1394-8.
Philpott CM, Selvadurai D, Banerjee AR. Paediatric retropharyngeal abscess. J Laryngol Otol. 2004 Dec;118(12):919-26.