Foreign body ingestion, an etiology for retropharyngeal abscess in diabetic patients

ABSTRACT

Pharyngeal abscess including Para and regtorpharyngeal abscess are potentially life-threatening conditions. A review in literature reveals that these infections are more prevalent and more complicated in patients with diabetes rnellitus and their management is more difficult with higher rate of mortality and morbidity. A prospective study on 4 cases during a 21 month period in Imam Khorneini Hospital in the Ahwaz city. Materials and methods: All diabetic patients suspected for retropharyngeal abscess were chosen and history, physical examination, type of antibiotics used, methods for surgery, and outcome were studied thoroughly. Foreign body ingestion is a common etiology for retropharyngeal abscess formation in diabetic patients. Vigorous antibiotic therapy with surgical drainage along with control of glycemic state is essential for successful treatment