Fatal pyothorax: a rare complication of retropharyngeal abscess.

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2003-10-10
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Fatal pyothorax following a massive acute retropharyngeal abscess in an adult is reported. Acute non-tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess usually develops following a penetrating injury due to a foreign body or endoscopy. Microbial isolates are mixed and consists of aerobic and anaerobic organisms. It may lead on to mediastinitis since there is a potential communication between the two spaces. Immediate cervical, pleural and mediastinal surgical drainage along with appropriate antibiotics can be life saving.
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Singh I, Chanda R, Gupta KB, Yadav SP. Fatal pyothorax: a rare complication of retropharyngeal abscess. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 2003 Oct-Dec; 45(4): 265-8
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/29181
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Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences