Mediastinitis in a child caused by perforation of pharynx.
Mediastinitis in infants and children secondary to trauma is rarely reported as evidenced by a literature search. A case of mediastinitis occurred following perforation of the pharynx by a pencil. In neonates, traumatic perforation may mimic esophageal atresia. In older children with a history of trauma to the mouth or pharynx by a sharp object, the possibility of secondary mediastinitis exists.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002954:Citrobacter / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D004754:Enterobacter / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007709:Klebsiella / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D009254:Nafcillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
D005839:Gentamicins; D009254:Nafcillin; D000667:Ampicillin