Publications by authors named "Rosa Alcaraz Penarrocha"
Introduction: The term descending necrotizing mediastinitis (MND) refers to an infection that begins in the oropharyngeal region and spreads through the fascial planes into the mediastinum. This study aims to estimate the incidence of MND in our centre, the epidemiology and clinical features of the disease and to evaluate prognostic factors influencing mortality.
Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective study on 43 consecutive patients diagnosed at the Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona from January 1996 to December 2006.