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Published in: Hernia 5/2015

01-10-2015 | Case Report

Successful conservative treatment of a candida albicans intraperitoneal mesh infection following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair

Authors: A. Luhmann, A. Moses

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2015

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Abstract

Introduction

Fungal mesh infections are a poorly documented complication following abdominal wall hernia repairs.

Case report

We report the case of a 65-year-old female with a Candida albicans mesh infection after laparoscopic emergency repair of a large para-umbilical hernia. She was treated conservatively with antifungal therapy and regular washouts.

Discussion

Mesh infections are notoriously difficult to treat and frequently require removal of the mesh. The most common pathogens are Staphylococcus species. Fungal mesh infections are uncommon and their treatment is not well documented in the literature.

Conclusion

It is possible to treat candida albicans infection of intraperitoneal mesh without the need for surgical debridement or mesh removal by antifungal therapy and regular washouts alone.
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Metadata
Title
Successful conservative treatment of a candida albicans intraperitoneal mesh infection following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
Authors
A. Luhmann
A. Moses
Publication date
01-10-2015
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Hernia / Issue 5/2015
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-013-1183-7

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