PAEDIATRIC RETROPHARYNGEAL ABSCESS: CASE REPORT WITH A GHANAIAN EXPERIENCE
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) with varying degrees of airway obstruction are relatively common at our centre in West Africa. Because of the resource limitations at our institution, including access to CT imaging and fiber-optic endoscopy, the approach to securing the airway differs from the management at centers in other places. We present a case of a child who presented in stridor with neck swelling. A diagnosis of RPA was made, an emergency tracheostomy performed after failed endotracheal intubation and incision and drainage subsequently done. We also discuss our experience over one year.
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Peter Appiah-Thompson
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