Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis Due to an Odontogenic Infection: A Case Report

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis
• mediastinitis
• mediastinum
• case reports

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