Most common cause of Mediastinitis is:
Correct Answer: Esophageal rupture
Description: Answer is B (Esophageal rupture): Most cases of acute mediastinitis are due to esophageal perforation or occur after median sternotomy for cardiac surgery- Harrison Acute Mediastinitis Chronic Mediastinitis 1. 2. Esophageal rupture Q Median sternotomy for cardiac surgery 1. 2. 3. Tuberculosis / Histoplasmosis (most cases) Q Sarcoidosis, silicosis Q Other fungal diseases
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