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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
Management and Outcome of Retro Pharyngeal Abscess
Ms. Jayshree R Khedkar Ms. Aparna M. Kawale , Ashish Bhagat ,Jayant Giri , Mrs. Kavita Gomase
Pages: 2231-2233
Abstract
Introduction: Adults are rarely affected by abscesses. They are especially common in immune-compromised people. As a foreign body problem or retropharyngeal complication. In the ENT Department, we received 1 case of retropharyngeal abscess. In acute infection, a tubercular retropharyngeal abscess is uncommon. A tubercular retropharyngeal abscess is most commonly found in the young generation and is caused by infectious diseases of the spinal cord. The Main symptoms and/ or clinical finding: A 28-year-old male was admittedto AVBR Hospital on dated 3 July 2021 with a chief complaint of swelling that had been present for & to 9 months, cough for 8 days, and trouble breathing, which had been present for 15 days. He experienced fever for 8 days and a weakness for four days. The Main diagnoses, therapeutic Intervention, and Outcome: Physical examination, blood test, and CT scan done. The finding shows that Retropharyngeal abscess. Inj. Pan 1.2 mg twice a day, Tab. Limcee 500 mg is given in once a day. Tetanus Toxoid 0.5 ml was given to provide protection (immunity) against. tetanus. Injection Pause 50 mg given twice a day. The patient'sprognosis was good. Conclusion: Adults with retropharyngeal abscesses are uncommon, but they constitute a major emergency. Comorbidities should be considered when making a diagnosis based on clinical and radiological findings. Antibiotics are used to treat these types of infections.
Keywords
Retropharyngeal abscess, Inflammation, Immune compromised
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