Management of refractory Mycobacterium abscessus sternal infection following reoperative cardiac surgery. Issue 4 (9th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wojcik, Brandon M.; Mitchell, John D.; Chong, Tae; Rove, Jessica Y.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 2328
• Page End: 2331
• Publication Date: 2021-03-09
• Subjects: cardiothoracic surgery -- infectious diseases -- mycobacterium abscessus -- nontuberculous mycobacteria -- postoperative infection; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Mycobacterium abscessus surgical site infections are rare, but notoriously difficult to treat. Eradication requires aggressive surgical resection, removal of foreign material, prolonged antibiotics, and consideration of delayed reconstruction. Abstract : Mycobacterium abscessus surgical site infections are rare, but notoriously difficult to treat. Eradication requires aggressive surgical resection, removal of foreign material, prolonged antibiotics, and consideration of delayed reconstruction.