Rare Type of Deep Neck Infection: Two Cases of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis

Shih Ming Huang; Ren Chieh Wu

doi:10.1016/S1016-3190(09)60070-7

Rare Type of Deep Neck Infection: Two Cases of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis

Shih Ming Huang, Ren Chieh Wu

Department of Surgery

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Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is a relatively uncommon complication of deep neck infections. Patients often have some type of immuno-compromised condition. Computed tomography is very helpful for early diagnosis. Poor prognosis is due to delays in diagnosis or inappropriate surgical drainage. We present two cases of descending necrotizing mediastinitis that was successfully treated because of early diagnosis and adequate surgical intervention.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	348-351
Number of pages	4
Journal	Tzu Chi Medical Journal
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1016-3190(09)60070-7
Publication status	Published - 2009 Dec

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