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Pediatric parapharyngeal infection resulting in cervical instability and occipital-cervical fusion—case report and review of the literature

Authors: Yi-Ren Chen, Jon Sole, Rashad Jabarkheel, Michael Edwards, Samuel Cheshier

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 5/2019

Abstract

Parapharyngeal infection is the most common deep neck space infection in children and, in rare instances, can result in bony destruction of the cervical spine. We report one such case that required occipital to cervical fusion and halo-vest fixation. We also review the literature and discuss the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for managing pediatric cervical bony destruction secondary to infection.

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Title: Pediatric parapharyngeal infection resulting in cervical instability and occipital-cervical fusion—case report and review of the literature
Authors: Yi-Ren Chen
Jon Sole
Rashad Jabarkheel
Michael Edwards
Samuel Cheshier
Publication date: 01-05-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Osteomyelitis
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-019-04083-6

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