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Review
. 2007 Jun;21(2):557-76, viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2007.03.002.

Life-threatening infections of the peripharyngeal and deep fascial spaces of the head and neck

Steven C Reynolds  1 , Anthony W Chow
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Review

Life-threatening infections of the peripharyngeal and deep fascial spaces of the head and neck

Steven C Reynolds et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

This article reviews life-threatening infections of the head and neck. It discusses the anatomic boundaries, pathophysiologic processes, clinical manifestations, potential complications, and suggested therapies of infections of the submandibular, lateral pharyngeal, retropharyngeal, prevertebral, and danger spaces.

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