title: Management of deep neck infection.
abstract: Deep neck abscesses are serious complications of common upper respiratory tract infections in children. Children are especially prone to airway obstruction complicating deep neck abscess. Pediatricians must understand the presentations and treatment of deep neck abscesses to avoid potentially life-threatening complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery-ENT, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Nicklaus
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Kelley
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D003663:Decision Trees; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications