The danger space of the neck is a potential space directly posterior to the retropharyngeal space and anterior to the vertebral bodies. Its danger lies in its ability to allow the spread of retropharyngeal infections into the mediastinum. The retropharyngeal space communicates with the danger space via the fascial trap door at around the T3 level.
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