Retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction: a multidisciplinary challenge

D. Sandooram; A. R. Chandramohan; G. Radcliffe

doi:10.1258/0022215001906552

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A case of post-traumatic retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction in an elderly man on anticoagulant therapy is described. The importance of managing the airway, cervical spine and haemostatic problem with the help of a multidisciplinary team is discussed.

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Retropharyngeal haematoma causing airway obstruction: a multidisciplinary challenge

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