Empyema and mediastinal abscess in pyriform sinus fistula: A case report
Journal Title: World Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 4
Abstract
Though notorious for its tendency to induce recurrent neck abscess, pyriform sinus fistula is of importance despite its rarity. It usually presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Because of post-infectious fibrosis, the embryologic origin of pyriform sinus fistula is difficult to appreciate in certain cases. Here we present a case with empyema and mediastinal abscess caused by pyriform sinus fistula and share our experience in the treatment of this patient.
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- EP ID EP630634
- DOI 10.5847/wjem.j.1920–8642.2019.04.009
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