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Atlantoaxial subluxation in an adult secondary to retropharyngeal abscess.
Morita, T; Fujiki, N; Shiomi, Y; Kurata, K; Oda, N.
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  • Morita T; Department of Otolaryngology, Kyoto University Hospital, Sakyo-ku 606-8507, Kyoto, Japan. morita@hs.m.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Auris Nasus Larynx ; 28(2): 177-9, 2001 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11240327
Atlantoaxial subluxation secondary to a retropharyngeal abscess is well described in children, but very rare in adults. Only two adult cases have been reported in the literature. We present a case of severe atlantoaxial subluxation in an adult secondary to retropharyngeal abscess. His atlas-dens interval was very large, up to 10 mm in flexion. We tried external fixation with a neck collar initially, but for remaining instability, surgical fusion was performed. The mechanism of subluxation is attributed to softening of the ligament allowing greater mobility at the joint. The etiology of this process is speculative.
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Articulación Atlantoaxoidea / Absceso Retrofaríngeo / Luxaciones Articulares Límite: Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Auris Nasus Larynx Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Japón Pais de publicación: Países Bajos
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Articulación Atlantoaxoidea / Absceso Retrofaríngeo / Luxaciones Articulares Límite: Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Auris Nasus Larynx Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Japón Pais de publicación: Países Bajos