Abscess of the parapharyngeal space
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2008, Vol 62, Issue 4
Abstract
The abscess of parapharyngeal space is very dangerous health condition graving numerous complications such as: jugular vein thrombosis, mediastinitis, arterial bleeding. This state originates most frequent during the acute pharyngitis, and especially acute tonsillitis. The aim of our study was to review the clinical sings, computed tomography scans and outcome of parapharyngeal space infection. 3 patients treatment in our Department were underwent surgical drainage and aggressive antibiotic therapy. One patient was treated solely with intravenous antibiotic therapy. The average time of hospitalization was 16 days. No one complication was observed.
Authors and Affiliations
Eugeniusz Czecior, Piotr Pawlas, Wojciech Ścierski, Grzegorz Namysłowski, Maciej Misiołek, Lucyna Turecka, Grażyna Lisowska, Aleksandra Polok, Paweł Sowa
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