title: Infections of the lateral pharyngeal space: anatomy, diagnosis and management.
abstract: The incidence of lateral pharyngeal space infections and its dreaded complications have decreased tremendously due to antibiotic therapy. However, this fascial space infection of the deep neck is still occasionally seen. In this article, we emphasize the anatomy, diagnosis and aggressive management of this type of neck infection because of its morbid complications and mortality if not treated promptly.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chicago.
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Herzog
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010614:Pharynx / Q000473:pathology