[Retropharyngeal hematoma: a rare complication of coughing attacks].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the diagnosis and treatment of a retropharyngeal hematoma.


METHODS
The authors report a case of retropharyngeal hematoma associated with increased intrathoracic pressure caused by coughing.


CONCLUSIONS
Retropharyngeal hematomas are usually spontaneously resorbed so the treatment is surveillance. Surgical drainage may be necessary. The causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and surgical indications are reviewed.
Riera Sala
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Servicio de ORL, Hospital General de Castellón, Castellón, España.
Agut Fuster
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Gozalbo Navarro
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Gómez Melchor
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D003371:Cough / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Hematoma retrofaríngeo: una rara complicación de una crisis tusígena.