"The Effectiveness of Conservative Management for Parapharyngeal Abscess and Cranial Bones Osteomyelitis"

Abstract

The 85 years old man admitted with a fall and head injury. Initially treated for head injury and sepsis for unknown source. CT scan head reported as age related changes. Later on noted to have right ear discharge Further CT scan head and neck showed large parapharyngeal abscess and Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) thrombus. Successfully managed with intravenous antibiotics and Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH). Discharged home with community intravenous therapy and followed up in the ENT clinic. Conservative management for parapharyngeal abscess in elderly people with special focus on the conservative management considering increased age and ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic.