Year: 1995 Vol. 61 Ed. 2 - (12º)
Relato de Casos
Pages: 162 to 163
Retropharyngeal Abscess After Adenoidectomy.
Author(s):
Lucia Della L. Giardini*,
Valéria Maria Prado*,
Mauricio Garcia*,
Rosa Maria A. de Sousa**,
Gilberto G. S. Formigoni***.
Keywords: Adenoidectomy, abscess
Abstract:
In this paper, we describe a case of retropharyngeal abscess with atlantoaxial joint subluxation after an adenoidectomy. This is a rare complication that the otolaryngologist must be aware because of its potential consequences.
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