Eur Respir J. 1990 Jun;3(6):728-31.

Ludwig's angina and mediastinitis due to Streptococcus milleri: usefulness of computed tomography.

van der Brempt X, Derue G, Severin F, Colin L, Gilbeau JP, Heller F.

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Dept of Internal Medicine, Hôpital de Jolimont, Haine-Saint-Paul, Belgium.

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Despite intensive use of antibiotics, Ludwig's angina remains a potentially lethal infection because of the risk of upper airway obstruction and spread into the mediastinum. We present two patients who survived mediastinitis complicating Ludwig's angina due to Streptococcus milleri. Computed tomography performed early in the course of the disease detected pus collections and directed appropriate drainage procedures.

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