Inflammation of the mediastinum
Commonly caused by esophageal rupture or perforation
Infection may be caused by esophageal rupture/perforation or spread of infection from remote site
Streptococcus and Bacteroides
Commonly caused by esophageal rupture or perforation
Infection may be caused by esophageal rupture/perforation or spread of infection from remote site
Streptococcus and Bacteroides
Streptococcus and Bacteroides
Prior cardiovascular surgery (most common cause)
Esophageal rupture (Boerhaave Syndrome)
Ludwig Angina
Thoracic Trauma
Lung infection extension
Mediastinitis
Lung abscess
Croup
Pleuritis
Pulpitis
Laryngitis
Esophagitis
Sinusitis