ear, nose, and throat disorders
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess
Antibiotics A breathing tube followed by surgery to drain the abscess Most people with a retropharyngeal abscess do well with prompt treatment. First, people are given antibiotics such asceftriaxoneorclindamycinby vein. For both children and adults, doctors insert a plastic breathing tube through the mouth into the windpipe (trachea) to keep the airway open. Doctors then cut the abscess open allowing the pus to drain out. 