Acute Retropharyngeal and Parapharyngeal Abscesses: A Case Series.
Moncef SellamiInes KharratOns KharratBoutheina HammamiMalek MnejjaImen ZoucheMohamed Amine ChaabouniIlhem CharfeddinePublished in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2023)
We have found an increase in the incidence of these infections in recent years. Computed tomography is the best imaging examination for the diagnosis and follow-up of retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess. Early drainage and antimicrobial therapy are essential for rapid recovery and prevention of complications of these abscesses.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- risk factors
- liver failure
- high resolution
- positron emission tomography
- respiratory failure
- staphylococcus aureus
- ultrasound guided
- drug induced
- magnetic resonance imaging
- image quality
- intensive care unit
- stem cells
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- mesenchymal stem cells
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- mechanical ventilation
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- smoking cessation