Retropharyngeal Abscess: A Subtle Presentation of a Deep Space Neck Infection

J Emerg Med. 2017 Oct;53(4):568-569. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2017.06.004.

Authors

Niran Argintaru¹, Dave Carr²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
² Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Emergency Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 29079072
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2017.06.004

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Airway Management / methods
Deglutition Disorders / etiology
Humans
Male
Neck / abnormalities
Neck / microbiology*
Retropharyngeal Abscess / diagnosis*
Retropharyngeal Abscess / physiopathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods