Invasive mucormycosis and aspergillosis in a healthy 22-year-old battle casualty: case report.

abstract：: Background: Multi-drug resistance is considered a serious health threat particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Studies evaluating multi-drug-resistant (MDR) pathogens in critically ill trauma patients are limited. The objectives were to describe the inciden...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Cucci M,Wooten C,Fowler M,Mallat A,Hieb N,Mullen C

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAI) is a well-described pathogen in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, peritonitis and severe sepsis as a complication of disseminated MAI is rare. We report a case that represents the first successful use of recombinant human activated pro...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Ullery B,Pieracci FM,Hydo LJ,Eachempati SR,Barie PS

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is associated generally with worse outcomes among hospitalized patients, but the impact of CAUTI on clinical outcomes is poorly described in trauma patients. We hypothesized that trauma patients with CAUTI wou...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Ladhani HA,Tseng ES,Claridge JA,Towe CW,Ho VP

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Appendectomy for acute appendicitis is an effective, universally accepted procedure performed more than 300,000 times annually in the United States. It is generally believed that appendicitis progresses invariably from early inflammation to later gangrene and perforation, and that appendectomy is required fo...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Mason RJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is disproportionately elevated in trauma patients. Although HIV traditionally has been associated with poorer outcomes among the critically ill, recent evidence suggests that the outcomes of surgical patients have improved with the greater use of antiretro...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Morrison CA,Wyatt MM,Carrick MM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with serious intraabdominal infections (IAI) who subsequently acquire nosocomial infections (NI) have been shown to have adverse outcomes. We evaluated factors that put patients at risk for developing NI and examined the effect of the NI on outcomes. METHODS:This study was a retrospective review of...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Merlino JI,Yowler CJ,Malangoni MA

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there are some commonalities between pediatric and adult sepsis, there are important differences in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and therapeutic approaches. The recognition and diagnosis of sepsis is a significant challenge in pediatric patients as vital sign aberrations and examination f...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Emr BM,Alcamo AM,Carcillo JA,Aneja RK,Mollen KP

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nocardia farcinica is a gram-positive, partially acid-fast, methenamine silver-positive aerobic actinomycete. Nocardia spp. are opportunistic pathogens, and N. farcinica is the least common species of clinical importance. METHODS:Review of the recent literature and description of a immunocompetent patient w...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Budzik JM,Hosseini M,Mackinnon AC Jr,Taxy JB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyomyositis (PY) is a primary infection of the skeletal muscles, leading to inflammation of the muscle fibers followed by pus formation and even necrosis in late stages. Because of overlap in presentation of intermuscular abscess (IM) and PY, the exact incidence and severity of PY is under-appreciated. PATI...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Agarwal N,Aroor S,Saini P,Gupta A,Kaur N

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current scolicidal agents, which have been used for inactivation of protoscoleces during surgical procedures, are associated with adverse side effects including sclerosing cholangitis. This investigation aimed to evaluate the scolicidal effects of Bunium persicum (Boiss) essential oil against protoscoleces o...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Mahmoudvand H,Tavakoli Oliaei R,Mirbadie SR,Kheirandish F,Tavakoli Kareshk A,Ezatpour B,Mahmoudvand H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been a worldwide increase in infections caused by microorganisms resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents. METHODS:In the past few decades, an increased prevalence of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens, including Enterococcus spp., carbapenem-resistant Pseudomon...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Sartelli M,Catena F,di Saverio S,Ansaloni L,Coccolini F,Tranà C,Kirkby-Bott J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathophysiologic features of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are attributed to neutrophil accumulation and over-activation. Low blood immunoglobulin G concentrations in septic shock patients are associated with higher risk of developing ARDS. This study showed the effects of intravenous immuno...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Aoyama-Ishikawa M,Seishu A,Kawakami S,Maeshige N,Miyoshi M,Ueda T,Usami M,Nakao A,Kotani J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Donor Risk Index (DRI) is used to predict graft survival following liver transplantation, but has not been used to predict post-operative infections in graft recipients. We hypothesized that lower-quality grafts would result in more frequent infectious complications. METHODS:Using a prospectively collec...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Rosenberger LH,Gillen JR,Hranjec T,Stokes JB,Brayman KL,Kumer SC,Schmitt TM,Sawyer RG

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Infection or bleeding after transrectal prostate biopsy remains a concern of both patients and urologists. We explored the risk of association of certain co-morbidities with both complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, we identified patients ...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Lin SL,Lin CT,Huang WT,Jou YC,Tzai TS,Tsai YS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is an uncommon cause of infection after clean surgery in non-pregnant adults. METHODS:Report of three cases and review of the literature. results: For the first time in France, severe GAS infections were observed in three patients who underwent thyroidectomy at three hospitals. T...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Faibis F,Sapir D,Luis D,Laigneau P,Lepoutre A,Pospisil F,Borgey F,Demachy MC,Botterel F

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This report presents a case of femoral osteomyelitis secondary to urinary tract infection in a female neonate with bilateral urinary duplication and right ectopic ureterocele. METHODS:A female neonate with a history of late perinatal sepsis presented to the emergency department and was found to have left dis...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： de Jesus LE,Fernandes A,Sias SM,de Mello CM,de Carvalho AM,Junior NC

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is caused by an overwhelming, uncontrolled systemic inflammatory response that is activated by a number of hostile stimuli including sepsis, hypovolemic shock, and severe trauma resulting in massive tissue injury. The indiscriminate activation of the inflammatory response due...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Maier RV

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aim to assess the patient factors and concomitant infectious outcomes associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) occurrence and the impact of UTI on length of stay (LOS), re-admission, and death in a colorectal surgical population. PATIENTS AND METHODS:National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Use...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Armstrong JG,Li CH,Liao J,Byrn JC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Superficial surgical site infection (SSI) can be caused by bacterial invasion during surgery. We investigated whether bacteria are found at the wound margin during surgery and whether a wound protector (WP; Alexis® Wound Retractor; Applied Medical, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) contributes to preventing invasi...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Horiuchi T,Tanishima H,Tamagawa K,Sakaguchi S,Shono Y,Tsubakihara H,Tabuse K,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant infection is a common clinical complication of abdominal hernia repair. Our objectives were to determine if acellular dermal matrix (ADM) grafts resisted Staphylococcus aureus infection better (as measured by ability to reduce or clear bacterial counts) than synthetic (polytetrafluoroethylene [PTFE])...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Milburn ML,Holton LH,Chung TL,Li EN,Bochicchio GV,Goldberg NH,Silverman RP

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computed tomography (CT) is used increasingly to evaluate suspected cases of acute appendicitis (AA) in the emergency department (ED). This prospective study was performed to test the hypothesis that the evaluation of AA by CT in the ED remains suboptimal and that erroneous interpretation diminishes its util...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Maluccio MA,Covey AM,Weyant MJ,Eachempati SR,Hydo LJ,Barie PS

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:One of the main benefits of minimally invasive surgery compared with open surgery is the significant reduction in the incidence of postoperative infections. Possible explanations include the smaller incision, minimal use of central venous catheters for parenteral nutrition, faster mobilization, r...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Boni L,Benevento A,Rovera F,Dionigi G,Di Giuseppe M,Bertoglio C,Dionigi R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has not been an appraisal of outcomes of appendectomy for more than 10 years. More reliable diagnostic techniques and minimally invasive surgery are now in widespread use, yet the impact of these advances remains unknown. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed of 453 patients who underwent appen...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Dhupar R,Evankovich J,Ochoa JB,Vargas LG,Hughes SJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence and consequences of post-operative infections in patients undergoing major elective surgery is not well understood. METHODS:Using a large U.S. healthcare claims database, we identified all patients who underwent major elective surgery between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2009. For each su...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Berger A,Edelsberg J,Yu H,Oster G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection is the most common postoperative complication within the surgical wound and during severe trauma. In spite of the use of modern sterile techniques and prophylaxis, infection continues to be a leading cause of death in these patients. Therefore, it has become crucial to develop new alternatives to p...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Aviles H,O'Donnell P,Sun B,Sonnenfeld G

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multi-drug resistant (MDR) organisms in intensive care units (ICUs) are a growing concern. The emergence of several infections with MDR Acinetobacter baumannii prompted a review of cases and evaluation of the efficacy of intervention. OBJECTIVE:To determine the rate of clinical cure, the incidence of drug r...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Trottier V,Namias N,Pust DG,Nuwayhid Z,Manning R,Marttos AC Jr,Dunham MB,Schulman CI,McKenney MG

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A substantial proportion of operative procedures are complicated by infections, either remote from or related to the surgical site. These infections account for substantive morbidity and health care costs. With limited research funds available to study interventions designed to either prevent or reduce the m...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Nathens AB,Cook CH,Machiedo G,Moore EE,Namias N,Nwariaku F

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Biliary tract infection (BTI) is a common complication in patients with biliary obstruction caused by various biliary tract disorders. To improve the management of patients with BTI, microbial profiles from bile cultures and antibiotic resistance patterns were ...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Zhao J,Wang Q,Zhang J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) are still associated with high morbidity and mortality levels. Early prognostic evaluation is a great challenge, and a serious amount of resources have been used to find the perfect mortality predictor. Monocyte human leukocyte antigen-DR (mHLA-DR) expression has been stu...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Dimitrov E,Enchev E,Minkov G,Halacheva K,Yovtchev Y

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The use of mechanical bowel preparation and prophylaxis with oral antimicrobial agents can prevent surgical site infection (SSI) in colorectal surgical procedures, but routine adoption of these and other practices by surgeons has been limited. The aim of this s...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Badia JM,Casey AL,Rubio-Pérez I,Arroyo-García N,Espin E,Biondo S,Balibrea JM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00