A Case of Candida Albicans Mediastinitis after Heart Transplantation Successfully Treated with Caspofungin
Miroslaw Garlicki, Pawel Czub, Krzysztof Filczak, Ryszard Wojdyga, Madej Puchniewicz, Krzysztof Labus, Marek P EhrlichAnn Transplant 2006; 11(1): 47-48 :: ID: 497363
Abstract
Reported here is a case of mediastinitis caused by candida albicansand Staphylococcusaureus followinga heart transplantation that was successfully treated with caspofungin, antibiotics and mediastinal lavage. A review of the literature revealed that Candida albicans as a cause of mediastinitis has been rarely described. In the few existing reports, evolution was generally fatal, especially in immunocompromised patients, despite treatment with antifungal drugs and antibiotics.
Keywords: Heart Transplantation, fungal infection, mediastinitis
In Press
Original article
Four Years of Clinical Experience With COVID-19 Outcomes in Heart Transplant RecipientsAnn Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.952888
Original article
Determinants of Lack of Consent for Deceased Organ Donation Among Nurses and Physicians: A Cross-Sectional ...Ann Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.953598
Original article
Influence of Pretransplant and Posttransplant Diabetes on Long-Term Heart Transplant OutcomesAnn Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.953220
Original article
Learning Curve and Outcomes of Pure Laparoscopic Donor Major Hepatectomy Performed by Fellowship-Trained Su...Ann Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.953061
Most Viewed Current Articles
24 Aug 2021 : Review article 21,439
Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP) of the Liver – Current Status and Future PerspectivesDOI :10.12659/AOT.931664
Ann Transplant 2021; 26:e931664
29 Dec 2021 : Original article 17,693
Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus-Based Maintenance Regimens in De Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Sys...DOI :10.12659/AOT.933588
Ann Transplant 2021; 26:e933588
22 Nov 2022 : Original article 16,494
Long-Term Effects of Everolimus-Facilitated Tacrolimus Reduction in Living-Donor Liver Transplant Recipient...DOI :10.12659/AOT.937988
Ann Transplant 2022; 27:e937988
05 Apr 2022 : Original article 16,401
Impact of Statins on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Living-Donor Liver TransplantationDOI :10.12659/AOT.935604
Ann Transplant 2022; 27:e935604