Blunt Traumatic Retropharyngeal Hematoma with Respiratory Symptoms: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases

Background. In patients with blunt trauma, particularly geriatric patients and those with minor trauma, an insidious retropharyngeal hematoma (RH) may deteriorate and have lethal consequences. We review the relevant literature to elucidate the clinical characteristics, treatment, complications, and...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ling Tsao, Chien-Chin Hsu, Kuo-Tai Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Emergency Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5158403
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