Consideration of Antifungal Coverage in Treating Infections Related to Delayed Esophageal Perforation from Anterior Cervical Spine Hardware

Consideration of Antifungal Coverage in Treating Infections Related to Delayed Esophageal Perforation from Anterior Cervical Spine Hardware

(1) Background/Objectives: Delayed esophageal perforation following anterior cervical (spine) discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is rare but can lead to serious infectious complications. The treatment usually involves hardware explanation and prolonged intravenous antibiotics; however, there are scarce re...

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Main Authors: Kavita Prasad, John Ceremsak, Jean-Nicolas Gallant, Hannah G. Kay, Erin B. Gettler, Benjamin R. Campbell, Catherine R. Carlile, Byron F. Stephens, Sarah L. Rohde, Patty W. Wright, Christina T. Fiske
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
Subjects:
esophageal perforation
antifungal
anterior cervical spine
<i>Candida</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7449/16/6/82
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