Retropharyngeal hematoma secondary to cervical hyperextension in a minor collision trauma presenting with dyspnoea: A case report
Conclusion:
Retropharyngeal hematoma that develops in young patients without visible injuries or severe symptoms after a minor trauma can easily go undetected. Although most hematomas under observation resolve spontaneously, the retropharyngeal hematomas missed at initial assessment may result in critical complications. High level of suspicion, repeated neck CT, and thorough tertiary survey in emergency rooms are helpful in avoiding missed life-threatening retropharyngeal hematoma.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research
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