Bacterial pericarditis due to group F streptococci as a complication of esophagomediastinal fistula

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jun;79(6):2132-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.01.001.

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

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / complications
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / microbiology
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / surgery
  • Esophageal Diseases / complications*
  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery
  • Female
  • Fistula / complications*
  • Fistula / surgery
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Diseases / complications*
  • Mediastinal Diseases / surgery
  • Pericarditis / etiology*
  • Pericarditis / microbiology*
  • Streptococcal Infections / etiology*