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. 2023 Jun;75(2):1068-1070.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-022-03374-w. Epub 2022 Dec 17.

Fulminant Retropharyngeal Edema Associated with SARS-COV-2 (+) Diagnosis in an Adult

Adam D Daniels  1   2 , Alexander E Graf  1   2 , Nira A Goldstein  1   2
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Fulminant Retropharyngeal Edema Associated with SARS-COV-2 (+) Diagnosis in an Adult

Adam D Daniels et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

SARS-COV-2 can cause retropharyngeal edema for which literature on optimal management is sparse. Prompt identification and treatment of the condition is vital to successful recovery. This report presents such a case and offers support for conservative management in treatment of retropharyngeal edema.

Keywords: Conservative management; Retropharyngeal edema; Retropharyngeal space; SARS-COV-2.

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Conflict of interestThe authors have no conflicts of interest to report, including financial or non-financial interests that may otherwise be directly or indirectly related to this work.

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Fig. 1
Axial view of CT neck with contrast. Orange line indicates measurement of retropharyngeal edema (10 mm)
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Fig. 2
Sagittal view of CT neck with contrast. Orange line indicates measurement of retropharyngeal edema (10 mm)
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