I. G. N. Susanta
Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java

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Acute Mediastinitis Toto Andriono; I. G. N. Susanta; Makmuri Makmuri; Gunadi Santosa
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol 29 No 5-6 (1989): May - June 1989
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (390.454 KB) | DOI: 10.14238/pi29.5-6.1989.116-20

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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.