Hamer R
Ann Emerg Med. 1982 Oct;11(10):549-52. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(82)80429-0.
Two cases of retropharyngeal abscess are presented. The first case, that of a 4-year-old boy, was classical, diagnosed early, and treated with prompt incision and drainage. The second case was that of a 51-year-old man who developed complete upper airway obstruction, pneumothorax, and congestive heart failure prior to surgical drainage. These cases are presented to remind emergency physicians of this formidable entity and of the need for constant vigil in the management of this life-threatening pre-antibiotic relic.
本文介绍了两例咽后脓肿病例。第一例是一名4岁男孩，属于典型病例，早期确诊，并及时进行了切开引流治疗。第二例是一名51岁男性，在手术引流前出现了完全性上气道梗阻、气胸和充血性心力衰竭。介绍这些病例是为了提醒急诊医生注意这种严重疾病，并在处理这种威胁生命的抗生素时代前遗留病症时需时刻保持警惕。
