Van Velde R, Sars P R A, Olsman J G, Van De Hoeven H
Department of Surgery, Bosch Medicentrum, PO Box 90153, 5200 ME's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2002 Jun;9(2):159-61. doi: 10.1097/00063110-200206000-00011.
Trauma involving the retropharyngeal space is relatively infrequent. Upper airway obstruction due to a retropharyngeal haematoma can be life threatening and requires immediate intervention. We present a well-documented case that illustrates the unexpected clinical course of such a haematoma and its management.