Descending necrotising mediastinitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Descending necrotising mediastinitis is a rare but serious complication of oropharyngeal infections with high mortality. Diagnosis is frequently delayed, contributing to this high mortality, but awareness of such a complication and early diagnosis using computed tomographic scanning leads to prompt surgical drainage, proper antibiotic therapy, and survival.
Medical subject headings
- Mediastinitis
- Peritonsillar Abscess