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Retropharyngeal Abscess

An accumulation of purulent material in the space between the PHARYNX and the CERVICAL VERTEBRAE. This usually results from SUPPURATION of retropharyngeal LYMPH NODES in patients with UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS, perforation of the pharynx, or head and neck injuries.
Also Known As:
Abscesses, Retropharyngeal; Retropharyngeal Abscesses; Abscess, Retropharyngeal
Networked: 137 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Spondylitis
2. Spinal Cord Diseases
3. Meningoencephalitis
4. Abscess
5. Infections

Experts

1. Capo, Joseph: 2 articles (05/2018 - 11/2017)
2. Casanueva-Muruáis, R: 1 article (11/2022)
3. Coca-Pelaz, A: 1 article (11/2022)
4. Llorente, J L: 1 article (11/2022)
5. Villanueva-Fernández, Eva: 1 article (11/2022)
6. Vivanco-Allende, A: 1 article (11/2022)
7. Miyairi, Isao: 1 article (07/2022)
8. Ogawa, Eiki: 1 article (07/2022)
9. Shoji, Kensuke: 1 article (07/2022)
10. Uehara, Yuki: 1 article (07/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Retropharyngeal Abscess:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
3. panipenem-betamipronIBA
4. Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)IBA
5. SteroidsIBA
6. Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link
7. Clindamycin (Cleocin)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Durapatite (Hydroxylapatite)IBA
9. Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link
10. Rifampin (Rifampicin)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. General Anesthesia
4. Tonsillectomy
5. Catheters