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Title:

Surgical management of retropharyngeal abscesses.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Schuler, PJ; Cohnen, M; Greve, J; Plettenberg, C; Chereath, J; Bas, M; Koll, C; Scheckenbach, K; Wagenmann, M; Schipper, J; Hoffmann, TK
Abstract:
Conclusion: Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is a rare, potentially life-threatening disease, requiring appropriate otorhinolaryngologic as well as radiologic diagnostics, and medical and surgical intervention by a transoral, transcervical or transnasal approach in a multidisciplinary setting. Objectives: The risks and benefits of surgical intervention in patients with RPA were assessed. The main outcome measure was the clinical resolution of the abscess. Patients and methods: A retrospective chart...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Acta Otolaryngol
Year:
2009
Journal volume:
129
Journal issue:
11
Pages contribution:
1274-9
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1080/00016480802642088
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19148836
Print-ISSN:
0001-6489
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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