A pain in the neck - A review of deep space neck infections in the emergency department

T. Harney; C. Mullarkey; J. O'Donnell

A pain in the neck - A review of deep space neck infections in the emergency department

T. Harney
, C. Mullarkey
, J. O'Donnell

Galway University Hospital

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Abstract

We report a case of prevertebral abscess in a 37-year-old male, presenting with a 2-day history of neck pain radiating to the right shoulder. We also review the current literature relating to the presentation and the emergency management of deep neck space infections.

Original language	English
Journal	Irish Medical Journal
Volume	105
Issue number	10
Publication status	Published - Nov 2012
Externally published	Yes

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