Danger space

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Template:Infobox Anatomy The danger space is a region of the neck adjacent to the alar fascia.

It was first characterized in 1938.[1] [2]

It gets its common name from the risk that an infection in this space can spread directly to the thorax.

It can be characterized as part of the retropharyngeal space, or as part of the prevertebral space.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Minimally invasive transoral catheter-assisted drainage of a danger-space infection". Retrieved 2008-02-18. Text " Find Articles at BNET.com " ignored (help); Text " Ear, Nose & Throat Journal " ignored (help)
  2. ↑ Grodinsky M, Holyoke EA. The fasciae and fascial spaces of the head, neck and adjacent regions. Am J Anat 1938;63:367-408.
  3. ↑ "eMedicine - Retropharyngeal Abscess : Article by Todd J Berger, MD". Retrieved 2008-02-18.

External links

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