Deep Neck Infection with Mediastinal Abscess Treated by Modified Vacuum-Assisted Closure Application
Deep neck infection is a surgical emergency that can result in life threatening complications such as airway obstruction, aspiration, thrombosis of major vessels and mediastinitis by spread of infection along fascial planes. Although appropriate surgical intervention and prompt antibiotics are given...
Main Authors: | Bongyoung Kim, Jieun Kim, Hye-seon Kim, Chang Myeon Song, Hyunjoo Pai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Acute Care Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.jacs.or.kr/upload/pdf/jacs-7-34.pdf |
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