Author/Authors :
Rajesh Kabra، نويسنده , , Karl F. Welke، نويسنده , , Kemp H. Kernstine، نويسنده , , F. Jeffrey Field، نويسنده , , Brad H. Thompson، نويسنده , , Hemender S. Vats، نويسنده , , Neal L. Weintraub، نويسنده ,
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.
