Fatal pyothorax: a rare complication of retropharyngeal abscess.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2003 Oct-Dec; 45(4): 265-8
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in English
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| ID: sea-29181
ABSTRACT
Fatal pyothorax following a massive acute retropharyngeal abscess in an adult is reported. Acute non-tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess usually develops following a penetrating injury due to a foreign body or endoscopy. Microbial isolates are mixed and consists of aerobic and anaerobic organisms. It may lead on to mediastinitis since there is a potential communication between the two spaces. Immediate cervical, pleural and mediastinal surgical drainage along with appropriate antibiotics can be life saving.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Empyema, Pleural
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Retropharyngeal Abscess
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Fatal Outcome
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Adult
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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