Life-threatening peripharyngeal sepsis with mediastinitis.
A case of life-threatening peripharyngeal sepsis with mediastinitis is described. The pathology, relevant anatomy and treatment are discussed and the literature is reviewed.
Baker
A R
AR
Department of Surgery, Leicester General Hospital.
Moir
A A
AA
Donnelly
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PK
D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy