Title |
Potential for severe airway obstruction from pediatric retropharyngeal abscess
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Published in |
International Medical Case Reports Journal, November 2017
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DOI | 10.2147/imcrj.s146661 |
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Authors |
Michelle M LeRiger, Veronica Miler, Joseph D Tobias, Vidya T Raman, Charles A Elmaraghy, Kris R Jatana |
Abstract |
Retropharyngeal abscesses in the pediatric population can cause severe respiratory distress. We report a rare case of significant airway obstruction in a 14-month-old patient requiring rapid, emergent tracheotomy after attempts at endotracheal intubation by an experienced airway surgeon were unsuccessful. The patient was diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis 9 days prior to presentation to our facility and was being treated with amoxicillin. Prompt diagnosis, communication, and appropriate multidisciplinary airway management can lead to successful outcomes even in these severe cases. |
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