Descending necrotising mediastinitis--successful treatment using a radical approach.
Descending necrotising mediastinitis has been linked with significant morbidity and mortality. We report two recent cases and discuss the surgical management of this serious disease. Complete thoracic drainage was achieved through a median stemotomy, allowing a fast recovery.
Casanova
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Department of Thoracic Surgery, S. João Hospital, Oporto, Portugal.
Bastos
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Barreiros
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Gomes
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009336:Necrosis; D009960:Oropharynx; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013492:Suppuration; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents