Candidal infections as a cause of recurrent uretero-ileal anastomotic dehiscence.
Fungal infections are common in immunocompromised patients. The presentation is often subtle and therefore treatment is delayed. Uretero-ileal anastomotic dehiscence due to candidal infection has never been reported before. This case represents an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication in reconstructive surgery; that is, anastomotic dehiscence due to a unique etiology.
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Department of Surgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. hammad.ather@aku.edu
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*