Unravelling the mystery microorganism: a case study of chronic surgical site discharge post laparoscopic hysterectomy linked to Mycobacterium chelonae

Abstract

In this case study, we explore the intricate surgical experience of a 45-year-old woman who post laparoscopic total hysterectomy for fibroid uterus, presented with persistent surgical site discharge. Despite multiple courses of antibiotic therapy, the symptoms persisted, and the infective organism remained unidentified