[Diagnosis and treatment of lung aspergillosis after liver transplantation]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2003 Jan;41(1):17-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To assess the diagnosis and treatment of invasive lung aspergillosis after liver transplantation.

Methods: Routine sputum culture was performed. Itraconazole and fluconazole were used to prevent fungal infection prophylactically. Amphyotericin B was only used on aspergillosis. In 54 patients receiving, liver transplantation, 3 patients with lung aspergillosis were reviewed.

Results: Of the 3 patients 2 died and 1 recovered.

Conclusions: Over-immunosuppression is a main risk factor for aspergillosis. Amphotericin B is still the best choice for the treatment of aspergillosis and its gradual, interrupted, low concentration administration, cooperated with itraconazole can ease the side effects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy*
  • Aspergillosis / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / drug therapy*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged