Drainage of parapharyngeal abscess with modified needle

We report a parapharyngeal abscess in an infant that was drained transorally with a modified angled needle. Although transoral drainage of parapharyngeal abscesses has been described, there are no reports – to our knowledge – on the use of a modified angled needle. Our approach was effective and res...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra 2007-03, Vol.2 (1), p.14-16
Main Authors: Karkos, P.D., Ahmad, A., Sivaji, N., Hargreaves, A., Apostolidou, M.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Modified needle
Parapharyngeal abscess
Pediatric
Transoral
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Summary:We report a parapharyngeal abscess in an infant that was drained transorally with a modified angled needle. Although transoral drainage of parapharyngeal abscesses has been described, there are no reports – to our knowledge – on the use of a modified angled needle. Our approach was effective and resulted in a rapid resolution of the symptoms. Management and different approaches for management of parapharyngeal abscess are briefly discussed.
ISSN:1871-4048
1871-4048
DOI:10.1016/j.pedex.2006.10.003