About The Medical Condition Retropharyngeal Abscesses
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Retropharyngeal Abscesses
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Retropharyngeal Abscesses?
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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