The effectiveness of conservative management for retropharyngeal abscesses greater than 2  cm

Conclusion Conservative management of retropharyngeal abscesses >2 cm can be offered to patients during the first 48 h. If the patient demonstrates clinical and biochemical improvement, antibiotics alone can be continued. If the patient deteriorates, surgical drainage can be subsequently performed with no increase in morbidity and mortality.

Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - October 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research