Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2002 Aug;35(8):630-633.

The Effect of Less Invasive Methods with VATS in the Management of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis

• Min HK
• Shim YM
• Kim JG

Abstract

Although the incidence of descending necrotizing mediastinitis(DNM) is low, this is a serious disease because it"s mortality have been reported to be as high as 40~50%. Currently, many authors have emphasized aggressive surgical approaches rather than medical treatment alone. We report good results in 2 DNM patients treated by less invasive approach with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Less invasive methods with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery can reduce hospital stay and morbidity if effective drainage can be achieved in selected DNM patients.

Keyword

Funnel chest; Marfan's syndrome

MeSH Terms

Drainage
Funnel Chest
Humans
Incidence
Length of Stay
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinitis*
Mortality
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted*