Most common cause of Mediastinitis is:: (A) Tracheal rupture, (B) Esophageal rupture, (C) Drugs, (D) Idiopathic
Answer is B. Answer is B (Esophageal rupture): Most cases of acute mediastinitis are due to esophageal perforation or occur after median sternotomy for cardiac surgery- Harrison Acute Mediastinitis Chronic Mediastinitis 1. 2. Esophageal rupture Q Median sternotomy for cardiac surgery 1. 2. 3. Tuberculosis / Histoplasmosis (most cases) Q Sarcoidosis, silicosis Q Other fungal diseases