ear, nose, and throat disorders
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess
Antibiotics (eg,ceftriaxone,clindamycin) Usually surgical drainage Antibiotics, such as a broad-spectrum cephalosporin (eg,ceftriaxone50 to 75 mg/kg IV once/day) orclindamycin, may occasionally be sufficient for children with small abscesses. However, most patients also require drainage through an incision in the posterior pharyngeal wall. Endotracheal intubation is done preoperatively and maintained for 24 to 48 hours. 