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Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an
abscess located in the
tissues in the back of the
throat behind the
posterior pharyngeal wall (the retropharyngeal...
- The
retropharyngeal space (abbreviated as "RPS") is a
potential space and deep
compartment of the head and neck
situated posterior to the pharynx. The...
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Retropharyngeal may
refer to:
Retropharyngeal abscess Retropharyngeal space This
disambiguation page
lists articles ****ociated with the
title Retropharyngeal...
- The
retropharyngeal lymph nodes, from one to
three in number, lie in the
buccopharyngeal fascia,
behind the
upper part of the
pharynx and in
front of...
- Lemierre's syndrome, Ludwig's angina,
peritonsillar abscess, and
retropharyngeal abscess.
Tonsillectomy may be a
reasonable preventive measure in those...
- faster,
reduce the risk that the
bacterial infection spreads,
prevent retropharyngeal abscesses and quinsy, and
reduce the risk of
other complications such...
- that can
produce similar symptoms include epiglottitis, thyroiditis,
retropharyngeal abscess, and
occasionally heart disease. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen...
- help to
diagnose other conditions such as
peritonsillar abscess or
retropharyngeal abscess which have
similar clinical features. If
there is
visual or...
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there is a wide
range of
possible complications.
These may include:
Retropharyngeal abscess Extension of
abscess in
other deep neck
spaces leading to airway...
- Bezold's
abscess and
petrositis Other space:
infection of
parotid retropharyngeal space External trauma:
penetrating injuries of neck,
injection of local...
