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Descending necrotizing mediastinitis after a trigger point injection.

Jae Young Choe1, Jong Kun Kim2, Dong Eun Lee2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
|October 14, 2017
PubMed
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Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a rare infection. This case highlights the potential risk of DNM following trigger point injections, emphasizing the need for caution in elderly patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgery

Background:

  • Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a severe infection of the mediastinum.
  • Esophageal rupture is the most common cause of DNM.
  • DNM following trigger point injections is an undocumented complication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of DNM after trigger point injection.
  • To discuss the potential risks and management of this complication.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 70-year-old male with DNM post-trigger point injection.
  • Diagnostic imaging using chest computed tomography (CT).
  • Intravenous antibiotic therapy initiated.

Main Results:

Keywords:
InjectionsIntramuscularMediastinitisTomography, X-ray computed

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  • Chest CT confirmed DNM in the patient.
  • The patient declined surgical intervention due to age and comorbidities.
  • The patient ultimately died from septic shock.

Conclusions:

  • Trigger point injections, while generally safe, carry risks, especially in elderly patients or those with underlying conditions.
  • Prompt diagnosis, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and aggressive surgical management are crucial for improving DNM prognosis.