scholarly journals Candida Albicans Osteomyelitis after Chest Wall Blunt Trauma: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Minervini ◽  
Peter B. Kestenholz ◽  
Elmar Fritsche ◽  
Alberto Franchi
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Antifungal Therapy ◽  
Surgical Debridement ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Fungal Osteomyelitis

Fungal osteomyelitis is a rare disease that can occur in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of a patient with a primary rib osteomyelitis after a blunt trauma of the chest wall. Aggressive surgical debridement along with antifungal therapy was the cornerstone of the disease management in this patient.

Fungal Osteomyelitis of Calcaneus due to Candida albicans: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Fleming ◽  
Alan Ng ◽  
Matthew Paden ◽  
Paul Stone ◽  
Dustin Kruse
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Fungal Osteomyelitis

Primary idiopathic chylopericardium: a case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 773-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian X. Tan ◽  
Yalin Fu ◽  
Jie Chen
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Thoracic Duct ◽  
Catheter Drainage ◽  
Pericardial Window ◽  
Chest Computed Tomography ◽  
Surgical Ligation

AbstractPrimary idiopathic chylopericardium is a rare disease, particularly in children. We report the case of a 5-year-old male child who presented with cough and dyspnoea. Bulging of the chest wall and distant heart sounds suggested the diagnosis of a pericardial effusion, which was confirmed on a chest computed tomography. Pericardial drainage confirmed the diagnosis of a chylopericardium. After the failure of continuous catheter drainage, surgical ligation of the thoracic duct and the creation of a pericardial window were performed under thoracoscopy.

scholarly journals Utility of Intercostal Nerve Conventional Thermal Radiofrequency Ablations in the Injured Worker after Blunt Trauma

2012 ◽  
Vol 5;15 (5;9) ◽  
pp. E711-E718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Engel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Intercostal Nerve ◽  
Chest Wall Trauma ◽  
Intercostal Neuralgia ◽  
Intercostal Nerves

Background: Intercostal nerve blocks offer short-term therapeutic relief and serve as a diagnostic test for intercostal neuralgia. This original case report demonstrates the efficacy of radiofrequency ablations for long-term pain relief of intercostal neuralgia. To date, there have been no studies that demonstrate the efficacy of thermal conventional intercostal nerve radiofrequency ablations for intercostal neuralgia. Objective: Describe the use of conventional thermal radiofrequency ablations of the intercostal nerves to treat blunt chest wall trauma. Study Design: Case report. Setting: Clinical practice. Methods: Six patients suffering from work-related injuries to the chest wall whose treatment focused on conventional thermal radiofrequency ablations of the intercostal nerves. Results: Four of the 6 patients were pain free by their final visit. The remaining 2 patients experienced pain relief until one began wearing a brace after an L5-S1 fusion; the other required repeat treatment after 5.5 months. Limitations: Case series. There was limited follow-up as patients were either discharged after receiving potentially curative care or were lost to follow-up. Conclusions: Following conventional thermal radiofrequency ablations of the intercostal nerves, 5 of the 6 patients experienced either long-term pain relief or required no additional care. The treatment has potential efficacy for injuries, including rib fractures or intercostal neuralgia, stemming from blunt trauma to the chest wall. In addition, there may be a potential for this treatment to help patients suffering from postthoracotomy pain. Key Words: Radiofrequency ablation, intercostal neuralgia, rib fracture, blunt trauma, workers’ compensation.

Necrotizing Chest Wall Infection after Blunt Trauma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2002 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 787-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian E. Losanoff ◽  
Michael H. Metzler ◽  
Bruce W. Richman ◽  
Bryan A. Cotton ◽  
James W. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Trauma Case

Arterio-venous malformation in the chest wall: a case report

1991 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 796
Author(s):  
Yun Young Choi ◽  
Kyo Nam Kim ◽  
Heung Suk Seo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Venous Malformation ◽  
Arterio Venous Malformation

Candida albicans Endocarditis and a Review of Fungal Endocarditis: Case Report

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. E312-E314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugur Filizcan ◽  
Sebnem Cetemen ◽  
Yavuz Enç ◽  
Mahmut Çakmak ◽  
Onur Göksel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Fungal Endocarditis
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