Retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction: a multidisciplinary challenge.
A case of post-traumatic retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction in an elderly man on anticoagulant therapy is described. The importance of managing the airway, cervical spine and haemostatic problem with the help of a multidisciplinary team is discussed.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
Chandramohan
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Radcliffe
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome