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- A 55-year-old man developed descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) following a tooth extraction, leading to significant fluid buildup in his thorax and mediastinum.
- Chest CT scans revealed the fluid collections, prompting surgical intervention which included cervical and thoracoscopic drainage.
- After a successful recovery with drains removed within a week, the patient was discharged 13 days post-operation, showing no signs of recurrence.
Article Abstract
A case of a 55-year-old man with descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) after a tooth removal was reported. Chest computed tomography (CT) showed a fluid collection in the right thorax, in the cervical region and in the mediastinum. The patient underwent cervical drainage and thoracoscopic pleural dissective drainage. The cervical and right anterior thoracic drain was removed on the 6th day and posterior drain was removed on the 8th day after the operation. The patient was discharged on the postoperative day 13, and showed no recurrence.
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