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Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is an acute, polymicrobial infection of the mediastinum, originating from odontogenic, oropharyngeal and cervical infections.Anatomical continuity of the fascial spaces between the neck and the mediastinum leads to an occasional mediastinal extension of deep neck infection as a serious sequela.An understanding of the anatomy of the deep spaces of the neck and familiarity...
To determine the value of helical computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis, management and outcome of patients suspected of having descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM). Thirty-two patients with suspected DNM were submitted to contrast-enhanced single detector-row helical CT, four detector-row CT and 16 detector-row CT of the neck and chest. In 10/32 patients (group 1) no abnormality was observed...
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