Descending cervical mediastinitis: the multidisciplinary surgical approach.

Marcus TaylorHarshil PatelSadie KhwajaKandadai Rammohan

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2019)

Following diagnosis, prompt surgical intervention from ENT and cardiothoracic surgeons is essential. Our experience demonstrates that favourable outcomes can be achieved in patients with DCM when they are managed aggressively and promptly in specialist centres with appropriate multidisciplinary team involvement.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
palliative care
randomized controlled trial
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
thoracic surgery
insulin resistance