In patients following thoracotomy, which of the following are true?
a) Mediastinal infection has a mortality rate of 25%
b) Postoperative haematoma usually’ resolves on CT after 2 3 weeks
c) Pericardial effusion is not a normal finding follow ing sternotomy
d) Mediastinal air usually resolves within 7 days
e) CT is the technique of choice in establishing the diagnosis of mediastinitis
Ayushi Answered question August 17, 2024
d) Mediastinal air usually resolves within 7 days: Mediastinal air (pneumomediastinum) often resolves on its own within a week or so.
e) CT is the technique of choice in establishing the diagnosis of mediastinitis: CT scans are the preferred method for diagnosing mediastinitis, as they provide detailed imaging of the mediastinal structures.
Ayushi Answered question August 17, 2024