Title of article :
Aspergillus Endocarditis After Cardiac Surgery
Author/Authors :
Ismaïl El-Hamamsy، نويسنده , , Nicolas Dürrleman، نويسنده , , Louis-Mathieu Stevens، نويسنده , , Louis P. Perrault، نويسنده , , Michel Carrier، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages :
6
From page :
359
To page :
364
Abstract :
Aspergillus species infections are an increasingly common occurrence in hospital wards. Aspergillus endocarditis constitutes one of the manifestations of the disease, which bears a poor prognosis in cardiac surgery patients. A review of the literature on fungal and Aspergillus endocarditis was undertaken. Valvular risk factors, indwelling intravenous catheters, prolonged antibiotics, malignancy, and intravenous drug use increase the risk. Clinical presentation is insidious, with embolic complications often representing the first manifestation of the disease. Blood cultures are typically negative. The mortality rate is almost 100%. Amphotericin B represents the mainstay of medical therapy with several possible adjuncts. Surgery is an essential part of therapy in Aspergillus endocarditis after cardiac surgery and should be undertaken as soon as the diagnosis is made. Aspergillus endocarditis is an ominous complication after cardiac surgery. A high suspicion index, early administration of appropriate antibiotics, and prompt surgical intervention should improve the prognosis, which remains dismal.
Journal title :
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year :
2005
Journal title :
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number :
608828
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