Bacterial pericarditis due to group F streptococci as a complication of esophagomediastinal fistula.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of group F streptococcal pericarditis, the source of which was found to be an esophagomediastinal fistula arising from a midesophageal diverticulum. The patient presented subacutely and had no preexisting symptoms of esophageal disease. Antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage, pericardiectomy, and esophageal myotomy led to a successful outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fistula
- Mediastinal Diseases
- Pericarditis
- Streptococcal Infections