Diagnosis and treatment of Aspergillus flavus sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery.
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Abstract
We report the clinical data for 9 patients affected during an outbreak of Aspergillus flavus sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery. In 7 patients, the infection had a locally invasive character, with 3 of these patients having multiple relapses; 2 patients had fulminant mediastinitis and died. Most patients received combined surgical and medical treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus flavus
- Surgical Wound Infection
- Thoracic Surgery