Abstract

LAFUENTE ACUNA, N. I.; ARGIBAY COCHON, J. C.  and  CASTRO OTERO, A.. Retropharyngeal abscess after ingesting of foreing body. Medifam [online]. 2002, vol.12, n.5, pp.70-73. ISSN 1131-5768.

Retropharyngeal abscess is an uncommon patology, secondary to upper respiratory tract infections in children or trauma by foreign body in adults. The lateral neck x-ray and the computed tomography together with the clinical presentation permit diagnosis. Precious antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage avoid potentially fatal complications.  We present a case of a patient who develop an abscess rethropharyngeal after the ingesting of foreign body (chicken bone), were necessary antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage. Clinical and radiologic findings, complications and treatment are reviewed.

Keywords : Retropharyngeal abscess; Foreign body; Esophageal perforation.

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