Broncho-pleuropericardial fistula complicating staphylococcal sepsis
SJA-Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia. 2011; 5 (4): 434-437
in English
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ABSTRACT
This is a rare case of broncho-pleuropericardial fistula in a 12-year-old female who presented with fever, painful joint swelling, and pleural and pericardial effusion secondary to disseminated methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus infection. The pleural and pericardial effusion were drained, however, air leak was observed from both tubes and was synchronous with mechanical inspiration. A broncho-pleuropericardial fistula was suspected and confirmed with computed tomography. This case report demonstrated that disseminated S. aureus bacteremia could result in broncho-pleuropericardial fistula. The ability of disseminated staphylococcal infection to produce pnemopericardium should be added to the list of other complications associated with disseminated staphylococcal sepsis
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi J. Anaesth.
Year:
2011
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