title: Retropharyngeal abscess and upper airway obstruction.
abstract: Two cases of retropharyngeal abscess with associated airway obstruction are presented. The pertinent diagnostic features as well as treatment are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000150:complications; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*