Tongue protrusion as the presenting symptom of parapharyngeal abscess
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Surgical Management of Parapharyngeal Abscess
Parapharyngeal abscess is a life-threatening infection. It occurs due to spread of infection form anatomical locations in the vicinity of the space. Management of the deep neck infection is governed by the general condition of the patient, the extent of disease and patency of airway. In treatment of deep neck infections intensive antibiotic therapy and surgical drainage are complementary to eac...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2688-1152,2688-1152
DOI: 10.1002/emp2.12336