title: Retropharyngeal abscess after adenoidectomy.
abstract: In this paper, we describe a case of retropharyneal abscess with atlantoaxial joint subluxation after an adenoidectomy. This is a rare complication of which the otolaryngologist must be aware because of its potential consequences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brasil.
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Prado
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Giardini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: DeSousa
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Formigoni
mesh_terms: D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000583:Amikacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D000583:Amikacin