Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 174-178 , February 2006

Retropharyngeal Abscess Presenting as Benign Neck Pain

  • Kay A. Fogeltanz, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Green Bay, Wis
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Kay A. Fogeltanz, DC, Essential Chiropractic of Green Bay, 2149 Velp Ave Suite 300, Green Bay, WI 54303
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  • Kevin J. Pursel, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Green Bay, Wis

Received 17 February 2005 ,Accepted 30 June 2005.

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 Sources of support: No external funds were provided for this research.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00377-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.12.013

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 174-178 , February 2006

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