Group C strep mediastinitis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.076
Abstract: &NA; This case is significant to the practice of emergency medicine because it represents the development of an uncommon and potentially fatal mediastinal infection from a commonly encountered and appropriately treated community respiratory pathogen. Most… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; group strep; strep mediastinitis; mediastinitis ... See more keywords
A case of Mycobacterium chelonae mediastinitis and acute humoral rejection after heart transplantation
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.13997
Abstract: Mediastinitis is one of the life‐threating complications that can occur after cardiac surgery. However, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no report of mediastinitis caused by Mycobacterium chelonae, which is one of… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium chelonae; heart transplantation; case; mediastinitis ... See more keywords
Severe mediastinitis caused by an infected bronchogenic cyst
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253099
Abstract: Bronchogenic cysts (BCs) are congenital foregut malformations and usually asymptomatic, thin-walled, incidentally diagnosed cysts which can be easily resected by a minimal invasive approach at this time point. However, they may develop symptoms such as… read more here.
Keywords: infected bronchogenic; caused infected; severe mediastinitis; mediastinitis ... See more keywords
Persistent Necrotizing Mediastinitis after Dental Extraction
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/6468348
Abstract: Mediastinitis is a rare, progressive, and destructive infectious process due to cervical or odontogenic infections, which, if not diagnosed early, may lead to several complications, including airway involvement and even an imminent risk of death.… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; necrotizing mediastinitis; persistent necrotizing; dental extraction ... See more keywords
Spontaneous community-acquired PVL-producing Staphylococcus aureus mediastinitis in an immunocompetent adult – a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05076-6
Abstract: Mediastinitis caused by hematogenous spread of an infection is rare. We report the first known case of community-acquired mediastinitis from hematogenous origin in an immunocompetent adult. This rare invasive infection was due to Panton-Valentine Leucocidin-producing… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; immunocompetent adult; community acquired; report ... See more keywords
Comparison between Vacuum-Assisted Closure Technique and Conventional Approach in Patients with Mediastinitis After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
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DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2022-0317
Abstract: Introduction Median sternotomy is the most preferred approach in heart surgery. Post-sternotomy mediastinitis is a catastrophic and potentially life-threatening complication with an incidence rate of 0.15% to 5%, and its overall mortality rate reaches 47%.… read more here.
Keywords: post sternotomy; assisted closure; surgery; vacuum assisted ... See more keywords
Multiple Tracheobronchial Diverticula Presenting with Mediastinitis
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9769-22
Abstract: A 44-year-old man with a history of two episodes of pneumonia in high school presented with a three-day history of a productive cough and fever. Chest computed tomography showed a posterior mediastinal low-density area, suggesting… read more here.
Keywords: tracheobronchial diverticula; mediastinitis multiple; diverticula presenting; mediastinitis ... See more keywords
Increased levels of NT-proBNP and troponin T 2 years after coronary artery bypass grafting complicated by mediastinitis
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1008825
Abstract: Background Mediastinitis after coronary bypass grafting (CABG) increases the risk of the internal mammary artery (IMA) graft obstruction, and has a detrimental effect on long-term survival. The pathogenesis for this increased mortality is poorly understood.… read more here.
Keywords: levels probnp; probnp troponin; increased levels; mediastinitis ... See more keywords
Mediastinitis as complication of odontogenic infection: A case report
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_539_18
Abstract: Odontogenic infections are one of the most common dental problems, which affect 80%–90% of the population. Untreated odontogenic infections can cause life-threatening complications such as necrotizing fasciitis, descending necrotizing mediastinitis, internal jugular vein thrombosis, cavernous… read more here.
Keywords: mediastinitis complication; case; report; odontogenic infection ... See more keywords