Deep Neck Abscesses in Children: An Italian Retrospective Study
- Donà, Daniele
- Gastaldi, Andrea
- Campagna, Marta
- Montagnani, Carlotta
- Galli, Luisa
- Trapani, Sandra
- Pierossi, Nicola
- De Luca, Maia
- DʼArgenio, Patrizia
- Tucci, Filippo Maria
- De Vincentiis, Giovanni
- Grotto, Paolo
- Da Mosto, Maria Cristina
- Frigo, Anna Chiara
- Volo, Tiziana
- Emanuelli, Enzo
- Martini, Alessandro
- Da Dalt, Liviana
Publication date
January 2020
DOI Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Abstract
Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscesses (RPAs, PPAs) usually affect young children. Surgical drainage and/or antibiotic therapy are treatment of choice, but no specific guidelines exist. In order to reduce the risk of severe complications, appropriate diagnosis and therapy are necessary. The aims of the study were to review diagnosis and management of children with RPAs/PPAs and to compare surgical versus medical approach
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