Potential for severe airway obstruction from pediatric retropharyngeal abscess.

Potential for severe airway obstruction from pediatric retropharyngeal abscess.

Int Med Case Rep J. 2017;10:381-384

Authors: LeRiger MM, Miler V, Tobias JD, Raman VT, Elmaraghy CA, Jatana KR

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.

PMID: 29200894 [PubMed]

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