Paraglottic and Pre-epiglottic Space Abscess in Adults: Report of Two Cases

Introduction: Acute epiglottitis or supraglottitis is a rapidly progressing upper respiratory tract infection that can often threaten the airway patency. Epiglottic abscess that expands to the paraglottic (PGS) or preepiglottic (PES) space and acute airway obstruction constitute rare complications,...

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Main Authors: Giorgos Sideris, Marilia Sapountzi, Pavlos Maragoudakis, Alexander Delides
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2020-05-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:https://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_15148_2acbce0e798661268ed909856daffcbe.pdf