| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400571 | Medical Mycology Case Reports | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Aspergillus tracheobronchitis and Aspergillus empyema are two rare manifestations of Aspergillus infection. This case report presents a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who developed a pseudomembranous Aspergillus tracheobronchitis, bronchopleural fistula and empyema 16 months after lobectomy for an aspergilloma. Bronchoscopy proved to be important for assessment of severity. Combined systemic anti-fungal treatment (voriconazole) and open window thoracostomy were used to successfully treat the patient.
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Authors
Peter Rummens, Marie Bruyneel, Michele Lungarella, Vincent Ninane,