Successful Treatment of an Aortotomy Site Aspergillus Infection

摘要

Aspergillus aortitis is a rare, often fatal infection. Here, we report successful treatment of an aortotomy site that became infected by Aspergillus spp. after valve replacement. Surgical debridement, combined with antifungal therapy, allowed a favorable outcome. (C) 2019 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons