Abstract
We report a case of group F streptococcal pericarditis, the source of which was found to be an esophagomediastinal fistula arising from a midesophageal diverticulum. The patient presented subacutely and had no preexisting symptoms of esophageal disease. Antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage, pericardiectomy, and esophageal myotomy led to a successful outcome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2132-2134 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine