Original Article

Retropharyngeal Abscess in Children: The Emerging Role of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus

Background:Because of a recent increase in the number of cases of retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) admitted to our hospital, we reviewed the incidence, microbiology, and treatment outcome of RPA during an 11-year period (1993–2003). Methods:A retrospective review of medical records of children with RPA. Results:Sixty-seven children (46 males) with RPA were…