title: Retropharyngeal abscess following endotracheal intubation.
abstract: Retropharyngeal abscess is an unusual complication of endotracheal intubation. We present a case in which such a lesion developed following traumatic intubation in an emergency situation.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*