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Mediastinitis - Prevention

Alternative Names

Chest infection

Prevention:

The only way to prevent mediastinosis related to chest surgery is to keep surgical wounds clean and dry after surgery.

Treatment of underlying tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, or other condition associated with mediastinitis may prevent this complication.

Respiratory system

Respiratory system

Reviewed last on: 7/28/2006
Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.