title: Adult epiglottic abscess: a case report.
abstract: A case of epiglottic abscess in an otherwise healthy adult male is reported. Patient was initially managed as acute epiglottis with parenteral antibiotics, humidified air, and steroids close ICU monitoring. Failure of recovery and re-evaluation revealed an abscess of epiglottis. Management with intubation and incision and drainage of abscess lead to very rapid recovery and subsequent discharge of patient.
authors: Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir India.
authors: Raja
authors: R
authors: Salman
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Lateef
authors: Sajad M
authors: SM
authors: Qazi
authors: Sheikh
authors: S
authors: Rafiq