Aspergillus endocarditis: rare but serious Aspergillus ball obstructing the pulmonary artery

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1998 Nov;14(5):530-2. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(98)00217-6.

Abstract

Aspergillus endocarditis is considered a rare complication in cardiac surgery, which is usually fatal due to unclear clinical manifestations. We present two cases with early and late post-operative Aspergillus endocarditis. Early diagnosis, more investigation for appropriate antifungal agents and their dosage, and early and aggressive surgical treatment may decrease fatality.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillosis / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Endocarditis / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Opportunistic Infections / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / microbiology*
  • Pulmonary Artery / pathology*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery