Retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction: a multidisciplinary challenge

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Sandooram, D [1 ]
Chandramohan, AR [1 ]
Radcliffe, C [1 ]
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[1] Royal Free Hosp, Dept Otolaryngol, London NW3 2QG, England
关键词
haematoma; pharynx; airway obstruction; anticoagulants;
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R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
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100213 ;
摘要
A case of post-traumatic retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction in an elderly man on anticoagulant therapy is described. The importance of managing the airway, cervical spine and haemostatic problem with the help of a multidisciplinary team is discussed.
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