Endovascular Management of a Left Subclavian Artery Lesion Following Thoracoplasty for Bronchopleural Fistula and Empyema Secondary to Aspergillus fumigatus

Pleural Aspergillosis: A Rare Presentation of Fungal Infection

“…Therefore, even in the longterm anti-fungal treatment of pleural Aspergillosis without surgery will probably fail, in particular, in patients with invasive Aspergillosis. Surgery is currently the treatment of choice in combination with anti-fungal drugs with considerable postoperative morbidity and mortality rates (8). In conclusion, as removing surgically all the Aspergillosisinfected material is not possible and it can be difficult to treat fungal empyema, surgical intervention can provide an effective cure or faster recovery, despite all risks originating from its own.…”

Bola fúngica por Aspergillus fumigatus em cavidade pleural

“…Rarely are they of fungal etiology, and, in such cases, the genera Candida, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus are noteworthy. (22) In one study, the proportions of 82%, 12%, and 4%, respectively, tailored to each patient. (1,9,10) The most common indication for surgery is a history of hemoptysis, which is a major cause of death, especially when the cavitary lesion colonized by the fungus is secondary to tuberculosis.…”

“…(12)(13)(14) The present study was not different from other published experiences in terms of patient gender; most patients with pleural aspergilloma or with pulmonary aspergilloma were male. (13,22) All of the patients had hemoptysis, cough, expectoration, and fever. Dyspnea was observed in 1 patient, and chest pain and weight loss were observed in 2, this being in accordance with most studies in terms of symptoms.…”