PMID: 16514794Mar 7, 2006Paper

Redefining parapharyngeal space infections

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
Jean-Yves SichelRon Eliashar

Abstract

Our intent was to review the clinical signs, computed tomography (CT) scans, treatment, and outcome of parapharyngeal space infections (PPIs), and to define 2 types of infections of the parapharyngeal space (PPS) according to the location of the infectious process. We performed a retrospective analysis of patients hospitalized in a tertiary university hospital with a diagnosis of PPI, abscess, or deep neck abscess between 1988 and 2004. Files and CT scans were reviewed after classification into 2 groups: 1) infection located in the posterior part of the PPS (PostPPI); and 2) infection located in the anterior part of the PPS (AntPPI). Twenty-two patients had a PostPPI; their ages ranged from 10 months to 24 years. Five patients underwent surgical drainage, and 17 others were treated solely with intravenous antibiotic therapy. No pus was found during surgery in 2 patients. The average time of hospitalization was 10 days. Only 1 complication (aspiration pneumonia) was observed. Seven patients had an AntPPI; their ages ranged from 1.5 years to 65 years. All patients underwent surgical drainage, and pus was detected in all cases. The average time of hospitalization was 35 days. Complications (septic shock, respiratory arrest, medias...Continue Reading

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