2008
DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157.97.20.1091
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Rotes Auge und Visusstörung zwei Monate nach Ösophagusresektion mit kompliziertem postoperativem Verlauf

Abstract: A patient with a red, painful eye and gradual visual impairment is examined ophthalmologically. Culture of the vitreal aspirate yields Candida tropicalis. Subsequent medical evaluation reveals that during an acute hospitalization eight weeks prior positive blood cultures for Candida had been reported but not acted on, despite a high risk constellation of operative therapy, intensive care unit treatment, central catheters, parenteral nutrition and broad spectrum antibiotics. Diagnosis and treatment of candidemi… Show more

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“…In a retrospective study in one of the Danish centers carried out in the years 2000–2016, it was shown that complications after intestinal surgery were the source of EE in 6% of cases [ 14 ]. Both bacterial and fungal infections have been reported [ 48 , 49 ]. Complications in the form of EE development occur both after extensive surgeries, such as resection of the intestine or stomach, and definitely less strenuous endoscopic procedures [ 50 , 51 ].…”
Section: Primary Source Of Infectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a retrospective study in one of the Danish centers carried out in the years 2000–2016, it was shown that complications after intestinal surgery were the source of EE in 6% of cases [ 14 ]. Both bacterial and fungal infections have been reported [ 48 , 49 ]. Complications in the form of EE development occur both after extensive surgeries, such as resection of the intestine or stomach, and definitely less strenuous endoscopic procedures [ 50 , 51 ].…”
Section: Primary Source Of Infectionmentioning
confidence: 99%