Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 29 No 5-6 (1989): May - June 1989

Acute Mediastinitis

Toto Andriono (Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java)
I. G. N. Susanta (Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java)
Makmuri Makmuri (Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java)
Gunadi Santosa (Department of Child Health, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, East Java)

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Publish Date
20 Mar 2018

Abstract

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.

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Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...