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Retropharyngeal abscess

Retropharyngeal abscess: Introduction

Retropharyngeal abscess: An abscess (pus-filled cavity) in the back of the throat. Prompt treatment is needed to avoid obstruction of airways and other complications including death. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Retropharyngeal abscess is available below.

Symptoms of Retropharyngeal abscess

• Fever
• Sore throat
• Breathing difficulty
• High-pitched sound when breathing in
• Difficulty swallowing
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Retropharyngeal abscess

• Drainage of abscess and removal of dead tissue, antibiotics
• more treatments...»

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• Misdiagnosis of Retropharyngeal abscess
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Retropharyngeal abscess: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Retropharyngeal abscess:

• Spontaneous rupture
• Death due to aspiration
• Mediastinitis
• Mediastinal abscess
• Pericarditis
• more complications...»

Causes of Retropharyngeal abscess

• Tonsillitis
• more causes...»

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Retropharyngeal abscess: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Retropharyngeal abscess: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
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Hospitals & Clinics: Retropharyngeal abscess

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Retropharyngeal abscess:

• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Retropharyngeal abscess, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Retropharyngeal abscess: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Retropharyngeal abscess

Medical research articles related to Retropharyngeal abscess include:

• Diagnosis and Management of Croup
• Peritonsillar Abscess
• Acute pharyngitis in children.
• Tuberculous Meningitis (Overview)
• Infections of the Lung, Pleura and Mediastinum: Surgical Perspective (Overview)
• Croup
• more research...»

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Research about Retropharyngeal abscess

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Retropharyngeal abscess: Broader Related Topics

• Conditions involving a pathogen
• Respiratory conditions
• Throat conditions
• more types...»

Types of Retropharyngeal abscess

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Definitions of Retropharyngeal abscess:

A soft tissue infection of the throat with entry usually by the pharynx but sometimes as an extension of a lateral neck infection resulting from a neck injury. The major risk is upper airway obstruction caused by pharyngeal swelling. (Daniel R. Masys, from a written communication) - (Source - Diseases Database)

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