Fusobacterium pneumonia and death following uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case with a fatal outcome caused by infection with Fuso-bacterium species was seen in a patient recently operated on for heavy snoring with uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty (UPPP). The mechanism of infection is discussed. It is concluded that a febrile episode seen in patients less than 2 weeks postoperatively should be considered a serious symptom and be treated intensively after thorough examination.
Medical subject headings
- Fusobacterium Infections
- Palate, Soft
- Pharynx
- Pneumonia, Bacterial
- Postoperative Complications
- Uvula