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ArticleCureus2025

Successful Management of a Parapharyngeal Abscess With Pharyngeal Perforation and Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis in a Patient With a History of Lymphoma.

Fernando Dip, Rene Aleman, Federico Marinelli, Alberto Rancati, Diego Sinagra

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Fernando DipDepartment of General Surgery, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG.
Rene AlemanHeart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, USA.
Federico MarinelliDepartment of General Surgery, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG.
Alberto RancatiDepartment of General Surgery, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG.
Diego SinagraDepartment of General Surgery, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Deep neck space infections (DNSIs) are rare but potentially life-threatening conditions due to their rapid progression and proximity to vital structures. The conventional management of this condition is multidisciplinary, requiring broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and surgical intervention when deemed necessary. The prognosis of DNSIs relies on the immune status of its host, severity, and anatomical location, with high and fluctuating mortality rates if inadequately managed. A timely intervention prevents the progression to higher-risk complications, including Lemierre syndrome, mediastinitis, and respiratory failure. The authors herein present the case of a complicated parapharyngeal abscess requiring a multidisciplinary medical and surgical approach via abscess drainage, pharyngeal defect repair, and muscle flap reinforcement. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, surgical expertise, and tailored postoperative care in the management of complex DNSIs.

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deep neck space infectionsnon-hodgkin’s lymphomaparapharyngeal abscesspharyngeal perforationthrombosis of the internal jugular vein

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PMID40182337
PMCPMC11967753

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