RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Retropharyngeal hematoma
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1501
OP 1503
VO 29
IS 10
A1 Alherabi, Ameen Z.
YR 2008
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/29/10/1501.abstract
AB Retropharyngeal hematomas (RPH) are relatively rare. They are clinically important because of the close proximity to the upper airway, which can be life threatening and requires immediate intervention. We report one patient who presented with RPH due to anticoagulation that resulted in airway obstruction and subsequent intubations. We outline the normal anatomy of the retropharyngeal space, the pathogenesis and treatment of RPH, with related literature review.