14.4 Retropharyngeal abscess
1 The potential for airway compromise and other complications mandates early diagnosis and treatment.
2 Retropharyngeal abscess should be suspected in children with sore throat, neck pain, fever, dysphagia, dysphonia, neck swelling or torticollis.
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