Descending Mediastinitis with Mediastinal Abscess after Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy. (June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Benito, José; Espinoza, Sophie; Gutiérrez-Fonseca, Raimundo; Bagan, Patrick; Laccourreye, Ollivier
• Is Part Of: Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology. Volume 122:Number 6(2013)
• Page Start: 369
• Page End: 373
• Publication Date: 2013-06
• Subjects: complication -- mediastinitis -- supracricoid partial laryngectomy; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/000348941312200604
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4894

Abstract

We document a rare and not-yet-reported condition after supracricoid partial laryngectomy: The development of descending mediastinitis with mediastinal abscess. We present a case in which early diagnosis and team management allowed for a successful outcome. The pathophysiology of this severe complication, as well as its diagnosis, management, and prevention, is discussed, together with a review of the medical scientific literature.