Title of article
Fungal Purulent Constrictive Pericarditis in a Heart Transplant Patient
Author/Authors
Charles C. Canver، نويسنده , , Ashvin K. Patel، نويسنده , , Peter Kosolcharoen، نويسنده , , Marta C. Voytovich، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1998
Pages
3
From page
1792
To page
1794
Abstract
Purulent pericarditis caused by Candida species is rare and is associated with very high mortality. Immunosuppressed transplant patients are particularly susceptible to fungal infections. We report a case of Candida purulent constrictive pericarditis in an immunocompromised heart transplant patient who was treated successfully with antifungal agents, surgical drainage, and pericardiectomy.
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year
1998
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number
615158
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