| Tonsillitis to mediastinitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16824236 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Parapharyngeal abscess secondary to quinsy is a well understood complication; however, its incidence has significantly declined following early use of effective antibiotics. Tracking of infection from the parapharyngeal space through the anatomical planes to cause mediastinitis has a significant mortality rate and requires early detection and aggressive management. A case of quinsy leading to mediastinitis, pericarditis and pleural effusions is presented. It highlights the potentially life-threatening complications of a commonly encountered ENT problem. |
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Authors:
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J Collin; N Beasley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2006-07-06 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 120 ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-09 Completed Date: 2007-05-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 963-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of General Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK. Jacqueline.collin@nuh.nhs.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Male Mediastinitis / etiology* Middle Aged Pericarditis / etiology* Peritonsillar Abscess / complications* Pleural Effusion / etiology* Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tonsillitis / complications |
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