Retrospective Review of Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Descending Mediastinitis
Conclusion
This review represents the largest reported series of pediatric patients with descending mediastinitis. With 100% survival, our results suggest that pediatric descending mediastinitis can be safely managed by prompt surgical drainage. Broad-spectrum antibiotics covering MRSA and a low threshold for repeat surgical intervention have been an important part of our successful approach and may decrease length of stay.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Wilson, C. D., Kennedy, K., Wood, J. W., Kumar, T. K. S., Stocks, R. M. S., Thompson, R. E., Thompson, J. W. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research
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