title: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus neck infections resulting in a delayed abscess and a tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
abstract: We describe 2 cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus neck infections resulting in a deep neck abscess in one and formation of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula in the other. Predisposing factors, preventive measures and the principles of management are discussed. The role of carrier detection and rational use of antibiotics are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Russells Hall Hospital Dudley, Birmingham, UK. Iahmad6188@aol.com
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005672:Fusidic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D009333:Neck / Q000382:microbiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000382:microbiology*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005672:Fusidic Acid; D014295:Trimethoprim