Pharyngeal abscess presenting with upper airway obstruction and atlanto-axial subluxation in a small infant.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe an infant who presented with a combination of upper airway obstruction and atlanto-axial subluxation, secondary to a pharyngeal abscess resulting from cosmetic ear piercing. This combination posed a number of difficulties for the anasthetist and a detailed plan was formulated to prepare the child for anasthesia.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Atlanto-Axial Joint
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Joint Dislocations
- Retropharyngeal Abscess