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Case Reports
. 1997 Sep;12(3):494-6.
doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(97)00193-0.

Descending necrotising mediastinitis--successful treatment using a radical approach

J Casanova  1 , P Bastos, F Barreiros, M R Gomes
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Descending necrotising mediastinitis--successful treatment using a radical approach

J Casanova et al. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1997 Sep.

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.

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