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Descending necrotising mediastinitis--successful treatment using a radical approach.

J Casanova1, P Bastos, F Barreiros, M R Gomes.   

Abstract

Descending necrotising mediastinitis has been linked with significant morbidity and mortality. We report two recent cases and discuss the surgical management of this serious disease. Complete thoracic drainage was achieved through a median stemotomy, allowing a fast recovery.

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Year:  1997        PMID: 9332932     DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(97)00193-0

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Eur J Cardiothorac Surg        ISSN: 1010-7940            Impact factor:   4.191


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Review 1.  Descending necrotising mediastinitis: a safe treatment algorithm.

Authors:  R P De Freitas; C P Fahy; D S Brooker; W J Primrose; K G McManus; J A McGuigan; S J Hughes
Journal:  Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol       Date:  2006-09-29       Impact factor: 2.503

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