Mediastinitis
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Fibrosing mediastinitis; Sclerosing mediastinitis; Acute mediastinitis; Chronic mediastinitis; Descending necrotizing mediastinitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Mediastinitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies