Survival of Clostridium perfringens sepsis in a liver transplant recipient.
Clostridium perfringens sepsis following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is a rare but reported complication that historically results in mortality or emergent retransplantation (ReTx). Complications from C. perfringens emphysematous gastritis have contributed to the death of a healthy live liver donor as well. Herein, we describe the first documented survivor of C. perfringens sepsis following OLT managed without laparotomy or emergent ReTx.
Diaz
Geraldine C
GC
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Boyer
Thomas
T
Renz
John F
JF
D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D003016:Clostridium perfringens / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D018805:Sepsis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017741:Survivors