Epiglottitis and necrotizing mediastinitis in a middle-aged man
Huopio, M.; Kokkonen, J.; Heino, S.; Valtonen, M.; Hakala, T.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 130(5): 503-506
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 24730202 Document Number: 675474
Acute epiglottitis is nowadays a rare bacterial infection. Airway management and promptly started antimicrobial medication are essential in the treatment. Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection that typically spreads from an odontogenic, pharyngeal or neck infection. Despite the vagueness of symptoms, diagnosis must be made quickly. Owing to the high mortality rate, aggressive surgical treatment is indicated.