About The Medical Condition Retropharyngeal Abscess

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Retropharyngeal Abscess

Retropharyngeal Abscess Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Retropharyngeal Abscess Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Retropharyngeal Abscess?

A soft tissue infection of the throat with entry usually by the pharynx but sometimes as an extension of a lateral neck infection resulting from a neck injury. The major risk is upper airway obstruction caused by pharyngeal swelling. (Daniel R. Masys, from a written communication)

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