Parapharyngeal abscess: a rare complication of elective tonsillectomy

We report a case of parapharyngeal abscess complicating an elective tonsillectomy in a healthy thirty-three- year-old woman. The clinical features and management of this very rare complication are discussed. In addition, we review the possible aetiology and pathogenesis of this potentially life-thre...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1997-06, Vol.111 (6), p.578-579
Main Authors: McEwan, J. A., Dhingra, J., Rowe-Jones, J., Bleach, N. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess
Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Abscess - etiology
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Records
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Neck
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Pharyngeal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Pharyngeal Diseases - etiology
Radiography
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy - adverse effects
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:We report a case of parapharyngeal abscess complicating an elective tonsillectomy in a healthy thirty-three- year-old woman. The clinical features and management of this very rare complication are discussed. In addition, we review the possible aetiology and pathogenesis of this potentially life-threatening condition.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S002221510013796X