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Poststernotomy infections presenting as deep neck abscess.

L C Simpson1, G E Peters

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile 36617.

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|August 1, 1988
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Poststernotomy mediastinitis rarely presents as deep neck infection. This article details two cases, highlighting ascending infection via surgical pathways, enabling prompt intervention for this serious complication.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Poststernotomy mediastinitis is a known complication following cardiac surgery.
  • Deep neck infections are typically descending infections from the head and neck region.
  • Literature review revealed no documented cases of mediastinitis presenting as a deep neck infection.

Observation:

  • Two cases of poststernotomy mediastinitis presenting as deep neck infections are described.
  • The anatomical continuity between the mediastinum and cervical fascia provides potential pathways for infection spread.
  • A surgically created pathway is proposed as the mechanism for ascending infection in these cases.

Findings:

  • Ascending mediastinitis to the neck, though anatomically plausible, is not previously reported.

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  • The surgical pathway facilitates mediastinitis to manifest in the intercommunicating fascial spaces of the neck.
  • This presentation represents a rare but serious complication of sternotomy.

    • Implications:

    • Enhanced recognition of this clinical presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis.
    • Prompt surgical intervention is necessary for managing this severe complication.
    • Understanding these pathways may inform preventative strategies in cardiothoracic surgery.