Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis post extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support and literature review

The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for reversible pulmonary failure in critically ill patients has increased over the last few decades. Nosocomial infections are a major complication of ECMO and fungi have been found to be a common cause. Herein, we describe a case of invasive pul...

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Published in:Medical mycology case reports 2014-04, Vol.4, p.12-15
Main Authors: Parcell, Benjamin J, B C Raju, Pavan Kumar, Johnson, Elizabeth M, Fardon, Thomas C, Olver, William J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aspergillosis
case studies
fungi
interferon-gamma
mycology
patients
therapeutics
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Summary:The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for reversible pulmonary failure in critically ill patients has increased over the last few decades. Nosocomial infections are a major complication of ECMO and fungi have been found to be a common cause. Herein, we describe a case of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis following ECMO, which was successfully treated with combination antifungal therapy and interferon-gamma.
ISSN:2211-7539
2211-7539
DOI:10.1016/j.mmcr.2014.01.003