Descending necrotizing mediastinitis a clinical entity formed by the spreading of cervical infection from the dental and oropharyngeal structures through the deep cavities between the deep fascia on the neck to the mediastinum, pleural and pericardial spaces with necrosis of soft tissue and has a high mortality. Herein we present the case of a 73-year-old admitted to emergency department with septic clinic. the patient was diagnosed with descending necrotizing mediastinitis due to odontogenic infection. although sternal irrigation, sternal debridement and mediastinal drainage were performed patient was died postoperative third day.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | Case Report |
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Publication Date | October 9, 2021 |
Submission Date | February 18, 2021 |
Acceptance Date | February 24, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 38 Issue: 4 |
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