Liposomal amphotericin B for postoperative Aspergillus fumigatus endocarditis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 10-month-old infant girl presented with Aspergillus fumigatus endocarditis localized to a Gore-Tex patch used as part of the repair for double-outlet right ventricle. A new liposomal preparation of amphotericin B combined with surgical vegectomy resulted in a successful outcome with no evidence of disease recurrence at 15 months' follow-up. Echocardiography provided an optimal modality for ongoing evaluation of therapeutic outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Amphotericin B
- Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Endocarditis
- Postoperative Complications