Acute Mediastinitis

  • Toto Andriono Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java
  • I. G. N. Susanta Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java
  • Makmuri Makmuri Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java
  • Gunadi Santosa Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14238/pi29.5-6.1989.116-20
Keywords: acute mediastinitis; focal infectionn

Abstract

Mediastiniti is not a new disease, however, the occurrence was rare especially in children. Focal infection which considered to be insignificant, can result in diffuse dissemmation involving mediastinum leading to fatal condition. This paper reported a case of mediastinitis with very critical condition. Fast and accurate diagnosis as well as adequate antibiotic treatment saved the patient without surgical intervention.

Author Biography

Gunadi Santosa, Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java



Published
2018-03-20
How to Cite
1.
Andriono T, Susanta IGN, Makmuri M, Santosa G. Acute Mediastinitis. PI [Internet]. 20Mar.2018 [cited 6Feb.2025];29(5-6):116-0. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1865
Issue
Vol 29 No 5-6 (1989): May - June 1989
Section
Case Report

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Received 2018-05-14
Published 2018-03-20