| Description |
1 online resource. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Allergies and infectious diseases |
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Allergies and infectious diseases.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Summary |
The way mediastinal infections are developed is still a therapeutic challenge for physicians and surgeons around the globe. The purpose of this book is to clarify infection origins and pathways of spread to the mediastinum, and how the septic process perpetuates under different circumstances with up to date evidence based on diagnostic criteria and management protocols. A substantial thorough review of the different types of mediastinal infections are discussed, such as descending necrotizing, ascending necrotizing, post-operative, and chronic fibrosing mediastinitis, all demonstrated by diagn. |
| Contents |
""MEDIASTINAL INFECTIONS: CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS, SURGICAL AND ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS""; ""MEDIASTINAL INFECTIONS: CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS, SURGICAL AND ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Neck and Mediastinum, the Principles of Infection""; ""1Cardiothoracic Surgery Department,""; ""General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga�,""; ""Mexico City, Mexico""; ""2National Academy of Medicine, Mexico City,""; ""Mexico""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Cervical Anatomy, Fascia and Spaces"" |
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""Mediastinal Anatomy""""Anatomical Landmarks of Importance for Neck and Mediastinal Infections""; ""Anatomical and Physiological Principles for the Origin of Mediastinal Infections""; ""Vascular Considerations of the Mediastinum""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 2: Deep Neck Infections""; ""1Ear, Nose and Throat Department,""; ""General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga�,""; ""Mexico City, Mexico""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Anatomy""; ""Cervical Fascial Planes""; ""Deep Neck Spaces""; ""Suprahyoid Spaces""; ""Total Cervical Spaces""; ""Infrahyoid Spaces"" |
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""Etiology""""Microbiology""; ""Diagnosis""; ""Diagnostic Imaging""; ""Treatment""; ""Empiric Antibiotic Coverage""; ""Steroids""; ""Airway Management""; ""Surgical Indications""; ""Surgical Technique""; ""Post-Operative Treatment""; ""Complications""; ""Mediastinal Extension""; ""Internal Jugular Vein Thrombophlebitis""; ""Carotid Artery Aneurysm""; ""Necrotizing Cervical Fasciitis""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Etiology""; ""Risk Factors Associated to Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis"" |
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""Diagnosis""""Classification""; ""Severity Scoring""; ""Treatment""; ""Follow-Up""; ""Complications""; ""Prognosis""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 4: Correlative Anatomy in Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Spaces That Lead to the Mediastinum""; ""Simple Cervical and Chest X-Ray""; ""Computed Tomography""; ""Post-Operative Imaging""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 5: Surgical Management for Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Right Thoracotomy""; ""Other Open Techniques"" |
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""Minimally Invasive Approach""""Cervicotomy""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 6: Medical Management for Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Antibiotics""; ""Monitoring and Medical Support""; ""Treating Complications""; ""New Therapies""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 7: Ascending Necrotizing Mediastinitis""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Principles of Infection""; ""Overview""; ""Diagnosis""; ""Treatment""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 8: Post-Operative Mediastintis""; ""Abstract""; ""Etiology"" |
| Subject |
Mediastinum -- Diseases.
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Mediastinum -- Infections.
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Mediastinal Diseases |
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Médiastin -- Maladies.
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Médiastin -- Infections.
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General
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MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine
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MEDICAL / Diseases
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MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine
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MEDICAL / Internal Medicine
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Mediastinum -- Diseases -- Diagnosis
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| Added Author |
Dajer-Fadel, Walid Leonardo, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mediastinal infections New York : Nova Biomedical, [2015] 1634633695 (hbk) (DLC) 2014954112 |
| ISBN |
9781634633987 ebook |
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1634633989 |
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1634633695 hbk |
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9781634633697 hbk |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000062588662 |
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DEBBG BV042795385 |
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