title: CT features of descending necrotizing mediastinitis--a pictorial essay.
abstract: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a relatively rare condition caused by downward spread of neck infections into the mediastinum. This infection previously had a much worse prognosis. In recent years, prompt computer topography (CT) diagnosis has been recommended. CT scan provides the earliest means of detecting DNM for optimal management and early surgical intervention. This paper provides an illustrated summary of our extensive clinical experience with DNM, involving 36 documented cases with CT over a 5-year period.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Emergency and Trauma CT Section, Cardarelli Hospital, Via Cardarelli 9, Naples, 80131, Italy. mscaglione@tiscalinet.it
authors.forename: Mariano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scaglione
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: Sabrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Giovine
authors.forename: Loredana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Di Nuzzo
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Giuliano
authors.forename: Luigia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Romano
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods