Acute mediastinitis.
Mediastinitis is not a new disease, however, the occurrence was rare especially in children. Focal infection, which considered to be insignificant, can result in diffuse dissemination involving mediastinum leading to fatal condition. This paper reported a case of mediastinitis with very critical condition. Fast and accurate diagnosis as well as adequate antibiotic treatment saved the patient without surgical intervention.
Andriono
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Susanta
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Makmuri
Santosa
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D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography
D002439:Cefotaxime