A Case Report of Candida albicans Costochondritis after a Complicated Esophagectomy.
We present an unusual case of Candida albicans costochondritis after a complicated Ivor Lewis esophagectomy. This case exhibits that pain, erythema, and swelling over the costal cartilages should alert the possibility of infective costochondritis, especially in a postoperative patient. If a fungal agent is identified, aggressive surgical debridement and early commencement of antifungal therapy are likely determinants for a satisfactory outcome.
Department of Surgery, Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Jake L
JL
Nowicki
Department of Surgery, Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Nicola R
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Dean
Department of Surgery, Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
David I
DI
Watson