OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to determine typical radiation dose levels to
patients undergoing CT-guided interventional procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A …

Retropharyngeal abscesses (RAs) in children are uncommon in the modern antibiotic era.
As a result, there are few large series outlining the management of these infections in …

Objective To study the perioperative management strategies in a large group of pediatric
patients undergoing surgical therapy for suppurative adenitis of the parapharyngeal and …

Introduction Deep neck space abscesses (DNAs) are relatively common otolaryngology-
head and neck surgery emergencies and can result in significant morbidity with potential …

Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an uncommon condition with the potential for significant
morbidity and mortality if not detected early. The authors present a case report of a 19-month …

PURPOSE: To prospectively evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided needle
aspiration and catheter drainage as an alternative to open surgical drainage of uniloculated …

Deep neck infections are common and occur as a consequence of several etiologies.
Antibiotic therapy, interventional radiology, and patient support modalities have become …

Background: Deep neck space abscesses are common head and neck surgery
emergencies. Traditionally, surgical incision and drainage has been the main treatment for …

Abstract Treatment of thyroid abscess commonly includes the surgical drainage along with
systemic antibiotic therapy. Alternatives for open surgical intervention may be the …

OBJECTIVES: To review cases of DNAs with special emphasis on contrast-enhanced
computed tomography (CECT) findings and their implications for treatment planning. STUDY …