Invasive Zygomycosis of the Large Intestine in a Diabetes Patient
Authors:
J. Bureš 1; D. Codl 2; D. Kodetová 3; Z. Jech 4; P. Hubáček 5
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace UK 2. LF a FN Motol
MUDr. M. Pelichovská / Prof. MUDr. K. Cvachovec, CSc.
1; Ústav lékařské mikrobiologie UK 2. LF a FN Motol, MUDr. O. Nyč
2; Ústav patologie a molekulární medicíny UK 2. LF a FN Motol, prof. MUDr. R. Kodet, CSc.
3; Chirurgická klinika UK 2. LF a FN Motol, prof. MUDr. J. Hoch, CSc.
4; Klinika dětské hematologie a onkologie UK 2. LF a FN Motol, prof. MUDr. J. Starý, DrSc.
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Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2008, roč. 87, č. 8, s. 405-408.
Category:
Monothematic special - Original
Overview
Invasive mucormycosis is a rare, serious or even fatal condition. The authors diagnosed and successfully treated the disorder in a 62-year-old diabetes patient. The course of the disease, including justification of the surgical procedure are described in the case review. All treatment options were implemented and, after 121 days of hospitalization, the patient was released for homecare.
Key words:
zygomycosis – mucormycosis – diabetes – colektomy – amphotericin B – complications
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