Definition
Definition
Mediastinal abscess, or mediastinal abscess, is a collection of pus (purulent collection), coming from the neck, and more precisely from a sore throat Louis, or after tooth extraction.
Medical exam
Additional examination
It's'CT imaging, which makes it possible to easily highlight the extension of the lesions thanks to the presence of peripheral enhancement, and the presence of air bubbles, the level of mediastinum.
Cause
Cause
Causes of a breast abscess mediastinum are:
- An infection of theesophagus.
- A inflammation of this organ.
- A drilling following a medical or surgical intervention, can also be the cause of the occurrence of a mediastinal abscess.