Hyaluronic acid augmentation pharyngoplasty complicated by retropharyngeal abscess and grisel syndrome: Case report and literature review |
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| Authors: | Abdullah Alkhaldi Fahad Alwadi Mazyad Alenezi Jaber Alshammari |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh Saudi Arabia ; 2. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh Saudi Arabia ; 3. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim Saudi Arabia |
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| Abstract: | Augmentation pharyngoplasty, in which tissue filler or grafts are used to augment the posterior nasopharynx, is an accepted option to treat velopharyngeal insufficiency. It is generally well tolerated and safe with limited side effects. In this study, we describe a case of a retropharyngeal abscess and Grisel syndrome following hyaluronic acid augmentation pharyngoplasty. Grisel syndrome is a serious condition that requires early diagnosis and prompt intervention to prevent further complications. |
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| Keywords: | augmentation pharyngoplasty grisel syndrome retropharyngeal abscess velopharyngeal insufficiency |
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