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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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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Humanos
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Masculino
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Empiema Pleural
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Abscesso Retrofaríngeo
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Evolução Fatal
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Adulto
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Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Ano de publicação:
2003
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