Arthritis sternoclavicularis jako prícina mediastinitidy
[Arthritis sternoclavicularis as a cause of mediastinitis]
Rozhledy v chirurgii.
2011 Jul ;
90 (7) :
382-5.
Language Czech Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/pmid22026087
PubMed
22026087
- MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Arthritis, Infectious complications MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Mediastinitis etiology MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Sternoclavicular Joint * MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- English Abstract MeSH
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
Sternoclavicular arthtritis is a condition of the joints and movement apparatus which is treated by Rheumatologists and Orthepedists. Incorrect or late treatment of this condition leads to the development of septic arthritis and overall complications. This report describes three rare cases of mediastinitis caused by inflammation of the sternoclavicular joint. The authors analyze the possibilities of surgical treatment and early diagnosis.
