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.

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Related Diseases

1.	Spondylitis
2.	Meningoencephalitis
3.	Infection
4.	Abscess
5.	Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Experts

1.	Kim, Sung Mok: 1 article (09/2015)
2.	Choe, Yeon Hyeon: 1 article (09/2015)
3.	Oh, Jae K: 1 article (09/2015)
4.	Park, Seung Woo: 1 article (09/2015)
5.	Kabaklioglu, Murat: 1 article (09/2015)
6.	Kacar Bayram, Ayse: 1 article (09/2015)
7.	Park, Sung-Ji: 1 article (09/2015)
8.	Kim, Hyung Yoon: 1 article (09/2015)
9.	Unal, Ekrem: 1 article (09/2015)
10.	Tumturk, Abdulfettah: 1 article (09/2015)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Retropharyngeal Abscess:

1.	Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric 05/01/2008 - "Based on the diagnosis of cervical pyogenic spondylitis and meningoencephalitis secondary to retropharyngeal abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the patient was administered panipenem/betamipron and dexamethasone, following which his neurological symptoms and signs gradually improved. "
2.	panipenem-betamipronIBA 05/01/2008 - "Based on the diagnosis of cervical pyogenic spondylitis and meningoencephalitis secondary to retropharyngeal abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the patient was administered panipenem/betamipron and dexamethasone, following which his neurological symptoms and signs gradually improved. "
3.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 09/01/2015 - "In spite of antibiotics therapy with prolonged fasting, a right parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal abscess was developed 5 days later. " 03/01/2009 - "Although the incidence of retropharyngeal abscess has declined with the widespread use of antibiotics, the presenting symptom can be overlooked in a pediatric population, especially infants, and can extend along the fascial planes to the mediastinum when the recovery becomes difficult. " 03/01/2008 - "These predictive factors may be useful in selecting patients with retropharyngeal abscesses who might be treated with intravenous antibiotics alone." 05/01/2003 - "Though various tuberculous statics and antibiotics are available, tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess still occurs and should be considered to ensure rapid adequate attention to diagnosis and treatment." 08/01/2000 - "Retropharyngeal abscesses are uncommon and their frequency has decreased since the development of antibiotics. "
4.	Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link 01/01/2014 - "Neck swelling from a retropharyngeal abscess caused by penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae: a case report." 05/01/2002 - "We report here a case of a 1-year-old girl with retropharyngeal abscess caused by penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP). " 05/01/2002 - "A case of retropharyngeal abscess caused by penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae." 01/01/1996 - "The incidence of retropharyngeal abscess is decreasing since the arrival on semisynthetic penicillins. "
5.	Clindamycin (Cleocin)FDA LinkGeneric 11/01/1990 - "We report a 53-year-old woman with a retropharyngeal abscess treated with clindamycin and ampicillin. " 05/01/2010 - "Resuscitation of shock; video-assisted thoracoscopic drainage of bilateral empyema with pleural decortication; vancomycin and clindamycin treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; incision and drainage of retropharyngeal abscess; treatment of internal jugular venous thrombus with anticoagulation; and treatment of pericardial tamponade by insertion of pericardial drain. " 10/01/2011 - "Bacterial Tracheitis and Retropharyngeal abscess need early administration of injectable Cloxacillin, Amikacin and Clindamycin. "
6.	Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link 11/01/1950 - "Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess treated by surgery and streptomycin." 04/01/2008 - "As the abscess punctured fluid was TB-PCR (+), she was diagnosed as tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess, and a treatment was started with HRS (combination of isoniazid, rifampicin and streptomycin). "
7.	Methicillin (Metin)FDA Link 04/01/2015 - "A retrospective review of 33 patients comparing community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) with community-associated methicillin-susceptible S. " 08/01/2013 - "Final diagnosis: A 9-month-old infant with methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus para-/retropharyngeal abscess with spontaneous egress through the EAC."
8.	Nasopharyngeal carcinomaIBA 01/01/1999 - "The relationship between nasopharyngeal carcinoma and retropharyngeal abscess is discussed." 01/01/1999 - "We report two cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma which presented with retropharyngeal abscesses and persistent lymphadenopathy. " 06/01/1996 - "Retropharyngeal abscess after radiation therapy and cis-platinum, 5-fluorouracil treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma with collagen disease: report of two patients and a review of the literature."
9.	tebufenozide (Mimic)IBA 03/01/1988 - "Retropharyngeal abscess is a rather rare, deep-neck infection of children and may seriously compromise the airway and mimic other diseases. " 06/01/2010 - "Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis (RCT) is an under-recognized benign condition that results in significant neck pain and may mimic a retropharyngeal abscess (RPA). "
10.	Clavulanic Acid (Potassium Clavulanate)FDA LinkGeneric 10/01/2001 - "The purpose of this paper is to present a previously healthy 3-year-old boy with a retropharyngeal abscess due to group B Streptococcus which was successfully treated by surgical incision and drainage in combination with amoxicillin/clavulanate therapy."

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) 01/01/2014 - "In this report, we describe an insidiously presenting retropharyngeal abscess treated successfully with intraoral aspiration and antitubercular chemotherapy. " 01/01/2015 - "Two infants were treated by individualized chemotherapy, while 9 patients with retropharyngeal abscess were first treated with CT-guided percutaneous puncture, and the catheter was used to administer local chemotherapy. " 01/01/2010 - "Tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess associated with spinal tuberculosis well controlled by fine-needle aspiration and anti-tuberculous chemotherapy." 02/01/1998 - "It is important for adequate antibacterial chemotherapy to grasp the bacteriology of retropharyngeal abscess and analyze susceptibility of antimicrobial agents."
2.	Catheters 05/01/2010 - "During this procedure, under fluoroscopic guidance, an 8 Fr soft rubber catheter was slowly advanced ventrally in the epidural space through the C5-6 intervertebral disk into the retropharyngeal abscess with evacuation of this collection as well. " 11/01/1999 - "US-guided percutaneous catheter drainage of a deep retropharyngeal abscess." 01/01/2015 - "Two infants were treated by individualized chemotherapy, while 9 patients with retropharyngeal abscess were first treated with CT-guided percutaneous puncture, and the catheter was used to administer local chemotherapy. " 12/01/2005 - "We successfully treated this transcervical, transthoracic infection surgically via a transoral approach to the retropharyngeal abscess combined with catheter drainage and irrigation of the abscess cavity at a depth of 13 cm. At 25 months of follow-up, the patient exhibited no evidence of recurrent disease or postsurgical complications. " 11/01/2008 - "The patient was treated with serial wound debridements, antibiotic therapy, and percutaneous drainage and serial irrigation of the retropharyngeal abscess with a silicone catheter. "
3.	Tonsillectomy 01/01/2013 - "A right tonsillectomy, intraoral drainage of parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal abscesses and excision of an axillary lymph node were performed. " 07/01/2006 - "Eleven children underwent tonsillectomy, two with retropharyngeal abscess and nine with peritonsillar abscess. " 11/01/2008 - "Two cases are reported to illustrate features of specific cases: Case 1: a 12-year-old girl who exsanguinated from a pharyngocarotid fistula caused by a retropharyngeal abscess due to acute tonsillitis, and Case 2: a 17-year-old girl who asphyxiated from an aspirated blood clot following tonsillectomy. " 11/01/2002 - "Since tonsillitis appeared to cause the retropharyngeal abscess, we performed tonsillectomy, and then drained pus through the superior constrictor muscle, effecting a subsequent cure. "
4.	Airway Management 01/01/2015 - "The main concern in managing patients with retropharyngeal abscess is airway management. " 08/01/1999 - "This report suggests that selected cases of tense obstructing retropharyngeal abscesses can be effectively managed with fibreoptic endoscopy for assessment and subsequent intubation before requiring surgical airway control as a first line strategy." 06/01/2014 - "We describe this case to assist physicians in making the difficult diagnosis when confronting a patient with airway obstruction, as early recognition of retropharyngeal abscess permits emergent airway management. "
5.	Debridement 06/01/2013 - "[The experiences of debridement through external cervical incision in patients with tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess]." 06/01/2009 - "All retropharyngeal abscesses were drained; three patients required video-assisted thoracoscopic debridement. " 11/01/2008 - "The patient was treated with serial wound debridements, antibiotic therapy, and percutaneous drainage and serial irrigation of the retropharyngeal abscess with a silicone catheter. "