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Overview

Natural History

Complications

Complications include the following:

Scarring can be severe, especially when it is caused by chronic mediastinitis. Scarring can interfere with heart or lung function.

Prognosis

Mediastinitis after open chest surgery is very serious. There is a significant risk of dying from the condition.

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