| Literature DB >> 33224426 |
Abdoulaye Keïta1, Ibrahima Diallo1, Mamady Fofana2, Mamadou Aliou Diallo1, Mamadou Mouctar Ramata Diallo1, Oughaïlou Balde1, Alseny Camara1, Sory Sacko3.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to perform correlation of 5 cases and literature review. The study involved both children and adults. The major cause of retropharyngeal abscess was fish bone foreign body. Dysphagia associated with pain, fever and torticollis were the most common symptoms. Retropharyngeal abscess mainly occurred in the oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal regions. Imaging tests, in particular CT scan, allowed for accurate information in 3 cases. Aerodigestive tract obstruction was found in most of our patients. Only 4 patients underwent incision and drainage. All patients received medical treatment. A 2-year-old died 5 days after surgery due to septic shock. This study highlights the rarity of this condition in our context as well as the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent life-threatening complications. Copyright: Abdoulaye Keïta et al.Entities:
Keywords: Retropharyngeal abscess; diagnosis; literature review; prognosis; treatment
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Year: 2020 PMID: 33224426 PMCID: PMC7664136 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.360.24282
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1radiographie cervicale profil du 2e patient, montrant une opacité surmontée d´un niveau hydroaérique avec le signe de Miningerode et une opacité linéaire fine, oblique en regard de C4 en faveur du corps étranger
Figure 2corps étranger extrait chez le 2e patient
Figure 3radiographie cervicale profil du 4e patient, montrant une opacité surmontée d´un niveau hydroaérique avec le signe de Miningerode, sans corps étranger visible et obstruant considérablement les voies aériennes supérieures
Figure 4corps étranger extrait chez le 4e patient