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Conservative management of adult epiglottitis.

Abstract
A 10-year retrospective study of 30 adults suffering from acute epiglottitis is reported. Two clinical forms of onset were noted: gradual and accelerated. Abscess formation was present in 27% of cases. None of the patients required intubation or tracheotomy. In contrast to the accepted interventionist approach in children, conservative management in adults is recommended.
AuthorsM Wolf, B Strauss, J Kronenberg, G Leventon
JournalThe Laryngoscope (Laryngoscope) Vol. 100 Issue 2 Pt 1 Pg. 183-5 (Feb 1990) ISSN: 0023-852X [Print] United States
PMID2299960 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Abscess (etiology)
  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Airway Obstruction (etiology)
  • Epiglottitis (complications, diagnosis, therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngitis (therapy)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

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