Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus descending necrotizing mediastinitis in an infant
Introduction: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) can be a deadly medical emergency that is not well described in pediatric patients. Usually stemming from an oropharyngeal infection, it can spread rapidly to the mediastinum through the alar fascia known as the “danger space.” Methods: We des...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576622003992 |