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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]
Overview
Generally, mediastinitis possesses a low incidence.[1] Less than 5% of patients develop mediastinitis following chest surgery.
Epidemiology and demographics
Generally, mediastinitis possesses a low incidence. [1] However, mediastinitis is observed at a greater incidence in recent heart transplant patients than the general population. [2]
| Cause | Incidence | Mortality | Main Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Hemolytic Streptococci | 71% | unknown | Streptococcus bacteria |
| Odontogenic bacteria | 60% | unknown | Odontogenic bacteria |
| Esophageal perforation (Boerhaave syndrome) | 5% | 20-60% | Oropharyngeal flora |
| Acute heart post-sternotomy | 0.4-5% | 16-47% | Staphylococcus aureus |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Martínez Vallina P, Espinosa Jiménez D, Hernández Pérez L, Triviño Ramírez A (2011). "[Mediastinitis]". Arch Bronconeumol. 47 Suppl 8: 32–6. doi:10.1016/S0300-2896(11)70065-5. PMID 23351519.
- ↑ Mediastinitis. Patient (2015). http://patient.info/doctor/Mediastinitis.htm Accessed on September 21, 2015.