Which of the following is not true about acute retropharyngeal absess:
Correct Answer: Caries of cervical spine is usually a common cause
Description: M/C cause acute retropharyngeal abscess in children is suppuration of retro pharyngeal lymphnodes secondary to infection of adenoids, nasopharynx and nasal cavity. The M/C cause of acute retropharyngeal abscess in adutls is penetrating injury of posterior pharyngeal wall or cerivcal esophagus.
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