Airway dehiscence after lung transplantation in a patient with cystic fibrosis.
The presence of resistant pathogens in the lower airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is not an absolute contraindication for lung transplantation. We describe a case in which a patient with CF died as a result of an anastomotic dehiscence, ischemia, and infection with linezolid-resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. We review infection issues during the post-lung-transplant period and related anastomotic dehiscence in CF.
Lung Transplant Program, University of Kentucky Medical Center, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0293, USA. don.hayes@uky.edu
Don
D
Hayes
Kevin W
KW
Hatton
David J
DJ
Feola
Brian S
BS
Murphy
Timothy W
TW
Mullett
D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D055815:Young Adult