Abstract
We report a case of group F streptococcal pericarditis, the source of which was found to be an esophagomediastinal fistula arising from a midesophageal diverticulum. The patient presented subacutely and had no preexisting symptoms of esophageal disease. Antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage, pericardiectomy, and esophageal myotomy led to a successful outcome.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Diverticulum, Esophageal / complications
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Diverticulum, Esophageal / microbiology
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Diverticulum, Esophageal / surgery
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Esophageal Diseases / complications*
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Esophageal Diseases / surgery
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Female
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Fistula / complications*
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Fistula / surgery
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Humans
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Mediastinal Diseases / complications*
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Mediastinal Diseases / surgery
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Pericarditis / etiology*
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Pericarditis / microbiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / etiology*