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Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare entity that has various etiologies. Anticoagulation is believed to be the most common cause. Aortic aneurysm leak was reported as a cause of this disease only once. We believe that our case is the second case of retropharyngeal hematoma caused by a leaking aortic aneurysm. A case discussion and management is presented in this article.
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Sabra, O., Sabri, A. & Sfeir, P. Airway obstruction secondary to thoracic aortic aneurysm leak. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 263, 1144–1146 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-006-0113-z
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