Retropharyngeal Abscess Sequel To Swallowed Meat Bone
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A 5 year old boy had meat bone traumatically dislodged from his pharynx by his mother. A retropharyngeal abscess developed
five days later. Diagnosis was made on lateral x- ray of the neck. The abscess was successfully drained. Culture of abscess yielded Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Complications of retropharyngeal abscess and modes of diagnosis are discussed.
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