Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration using cytokine-adsorbing hemofilters as adjuvant therapy for anaerobic descending necrotizing mediastinitis: a case report

ConclusionsEfficient treatment of severe anaerobic sepsis resulting from descending necrotizing mediastinitis should build on a multidisciplinary approach. In support of first-line therapies with targeted antibiotics and surgical debridement, clinicians should consider alternative therapies such as continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration with cytokine-adsorbing hemofilters and hyperoxygenation.

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Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - July 4, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research