Outcome of surgery of necrotising pneumonia in immunocompromised patients: HKL experience

Med J Malaysia. 2019 Apr;74(2):179-181.

Abstract

Necrotising pneumonia or lung gangrene is a challenging problem and it is diagnosed more often today, especially in tertiary hospitals. It is always a challenge to treat these patients as they are usually immunocompromised and are often ill when the diagnosis is made. We report three immunocompromised patients with necrotising pneumonia who were treated surgically. We share the outcomes of these patients and discuss the management of necrotising pneumonia in the immunocompromised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia, Necrotizing / etiology
  • Pneumonia, Necrotizing / surgery*
  • Splenectomy / adverse effects
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents