Corticosteroids useful for treating both retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess in kids: Study
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-11-05 03:30 GMT | Update On 2021-11-05 03:30 GMT
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Corticosteroids are useful for treating both retropharyngeal abscesses (RPAs) and parapharyngeal abscesses (PPAs), according to a study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Treatment of retropharyngeal abscesses (RPAs) and parapharyngeal abscesses (PPAs) includes antibiotics, with possible surgical drainage. Although corticosteroids may decrease inflammation, their role in the management of retropharyngeal abscesses (RPAs) and parapharyngeal abscesses (PPAs) is unclear. The researchers evaluated the association of corticosteroid administration as part of initial medical management on drainage rates and length of stay for children admitted with retropharyngeal abscesses (RPAs) and parapharyngeal abscesses (PPAs)
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