Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis, a Dreaded Complication of Acute Tonsillitis

Objective: To report a case of acute tonsillitis that subsequently developed descending necrotizing mediastinitis, and to discuss the signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, ancillary procedures and management.   Methods:             Design: Case R...

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Main Authors: Ma. Stephanie C. Go, Emmanuel Tadeus S. Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. 2015-12-01
Series:Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/349