| Spontaneous retropharyngeal hemorrhage causing airway obstruction: a case report with a review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 16895052 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Spontaneous retropharyngeal hemorrhage, although uncommon, can be rapidly progressive and potentially life-threatening. Timely recognition and appropriate treatment are essential for a successful outcome. We report a case of retropharyngeal hemorrhage in an 81-year-old male with a history of arteriosclerotic disease who presented with cough, dysphagia, dyspnea, and cervical ecchymosis. Lateral plain films and computerized tomography (CT) revealed a diffuse soft tissue density distending the retropharyngeal space and adjacent fascial compartments but sparing the glottic and subglottic airway. Emergency tracheostomy was required to relieve progressive upper airway obstruction. The literature on spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma is reviewed including clinical presentation, causative factors, and recommended treatment. |
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Authors:
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Rob Miller; Patrick Collison; Hossam E Gouda |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association Volume: 59 ISSN: 0038-3317 ISO Abbreviation: S D Med Publication Date: 2006 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-08-09 Completed Date: 2006-10-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101265265 Medline TA: S D Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 295-7, 299 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, USA. |
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Aged, 80 and over Airway Obstruction / etiology*, therapy Hemorrhage / complications*, physiopathology Humans Male Pharyngeal Diseases / complications*, physiopathology Time Factors Tracheostomy |
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