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Descending necrotising mediastinitis--successful treatment using a radical approach
J Casanova1, P Bastos, F Barreiros
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, S. João Hospital, Oporto, Portugal.
Abstract:
Descending necrotising mediastinitis has been linked with significant morbidity and mortality. We report two recent cases and discuss the surgical management of this serious disease. Complete thoracic drainage was achieved through a median stemotomy, allowing a fast recovery.