Retrovisceral space

Retrovisceral space

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The retrovisceral space is divided into the retropharyngeal space and the danger space by the alar fascia. It is of particular clinical importance because it is a main route by which oropharyngeal infections can spread into the mediastinum.

External links

* [http://icvts.ctsnetjournals.org/cgi/content/full/2/1/58 Thoracoscopic drainage with wound edge protector for descending necrotizing mediastinitis]
* http://iris3.med.tufts.edu/headneck/spaces.htm


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