A novel approach to spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma—a case report
Abstract Background Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare but life-threatening situation and may require emergency tracheostomy or surgical drainage if the airway is compromised. We present a case of a retropharyngeal hematoma with shown active submucosal bleeding and describe the novel approach taken...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-11-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00533-w |