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Retropharyngeal haematoma: a diagnosis for concern?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Ann F. Dingle ,
Kevin M. A. Clifford  and
Liam M. Flood
Ann F. Dingle*
Affiliation:
(Middlesbrough)
Kevin M. A. Clifford
Affiliation:
(Middlesbrough)
Liam M. Flood
Affiliation:
(Middlesbrough)
*
Ann F. Dingle, F.R.C.S., Department of ENT, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DN
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Abstract

Three cases of retropharyngeal haematoma are described. In one case there was underlying aneurysm of the carotid artery which could have led to significant morbidity if undetected.

Keywords

Haematomaretropharyngeal
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 4 , April 1993 , pp. 356 - 358
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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