Abstract
Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis is a rare complication that can be secondary to dental infections or surgical procedures involving the oral region. Despite a prompt pharmacological therapy and surgical intervention, a delayed diagnosis is still responsible for a too high mortality rate (about 40%). We present a review of the current literature on Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis, focusing on the evolution of its management from Pearse to today. In particular, recent patents focused on novel compositions and methods to prevent and treat oral infections.
Keywords: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis, dental infections, oral infections, bacterial resistance, delayed diagnosis
Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
Title: Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis of Odontogenic Origin
Volume: 4 Issue: 2
Author(s): Matteo Biasotto, Silvia Chiandussi, Fulvia Costantinides and Roberto Di Lenarda
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Keywords: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis, dental infections, oral infections, bacterial resistance, delayed diagnosis
Abstract: Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis is a rare complication that can be secondary to dental infections or surgical procedures involving the oral region. Despite a prompt pharmacological therapy and surgical intervention, a delayed diagnosis is still responsible for a too high mortality rate (about 40%). We present a review of the current literature on Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis, focusing on the evolution of its management from Pearse to today. In particular, recent patents focused on novel compositions and methods to prevent and treat oral infections.
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Biasotto Matteo, Chiandussi Silvia, Costantinides Fulvia and Di Lenarda Roberto, Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis of Odontogenic Origin, Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery 2009; 4 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157489109788490299
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157489109788490299 |
Print ISSN 1574-891X |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-4071 |
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