Retropharyngeal abscess after adenoidectomy.
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.
Prado
V M
VM
Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brasil.
Giardini
L D
LD
Garcia
M
M
DeSousa
R M
RM
Formigoni
G G
GG
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
D010406:Penicillins; D000583:Amikacin