title: [Epiglottitis and necrotizing mediastinitis in a middle-aged man].
abstract: Acute epiglottitis is nowadays a rare bacterial infection. Airway management and promptly started antimicrobial medication are essential in the treatment. Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection that typically spreads from an odontogenic, pharyngeal or neck infection. Despite the vagueness of symptoms, diagnosis must be made quickly. Owing to the high mortality rate, aggressive surgical treatment is indicated.
authors.forename: Maija
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Huopio
authors.forename: Jukka
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kokkonen
authors.forename: Sirkku
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heino
authors.forename: Mika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valtonen
authors.forename: Tapio
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hakala
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents