Retropharyngeal abscess is a potentially life-threatening infection involving the retropharyngeal space which requires prompt diagnosis and ag- gressive therapy; it develops after acute infections of the upper airways that induce inflammation of the retropharyngeal lymph nodes. We present a case of 8-year-old girl with acute torticollis, otalgia on the left ear and fever not responding to antibiotic therapy.
Background/Aim: Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy (EVAC) is a promisingnew technique for repairing upper gastrointestinal defects of different etiologies. As of 2018, however, no standardized recommendation exists. This articlereviewed EVAC in treating anastomotic leakagefollowing major resective surgery of esophageal (EC) and gastric cancer(GC).Materials and Methods: Only English-language literature was investigated. Only studies or data on EC and GC were included.
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