Acute epiglottitis complicated with pharyngeal abscess and recurrent acute airway obstruction in an adult
By: Mahesha Dabare
Open Access
|Mar 2011Abstract
Acute epiglottitis is a common condition in children but is a rare entity in adults. Both in children and adults this is a life threatening condition as it can lead to complete airway obstruction. It is therefore vital that this condition is kept in mind when patients, both children and adults are admitted with severe airway obstruction to the emergency room. A case of adult acute epiglottitis complicated with abscess formation is described where timely intervention and correct diagnosis with appropriate treatment saved the life of the patient.
Key words: Acute epiglottitis; Acute airway obstruction; Deep neck abscess
DOI: 10.4038/slja.v19i1.2872
Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology Vol.19(1) 2011 pp.47-50
Key words: Acute epiglottitis; Acute airway obstruction; Deep neck abscess
DOI: 10.4038/slja.v19i1.2872
Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology Vol.19(1) 2011 pp.47-50
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/slja.v19i1.2872 | Journal eISSN: 2279-1965
Language: English
Page range: 47 - 50
Published on: Mar 14, 2011
Published by: College of Anaesthesiologists of Sri Lanka
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2011 Mahesha Dabare, published by College of Anaesthesiologists of Sri Lanka
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