Bronchial stump aspergillosis.
Two cases of bronchial stump aspergillosis were diagnosed 5 and 6 years after pneumonectomy for lung cancer. In each case, the fungal mass was endoscopically removed using standard forceps. A recurrence of the fungal mass persisted until all visible protruding nylon threads in the airway lumen were destroyed with a Nd:YAG laser. Removal of the visible suture is necessary for eliminating the infection. No additional local or systemic antifungal therapy is needed.
Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardiovasculaire, CHU Côte de Nacre, Caen, France.
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Le Rochais
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Icard
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Simon
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Poirier
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Evrard
D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*