Infection after cardiac transplantation: prevention and management.
- Author:
Zhi-qiang CHEN
1
;
Hao CHEN
;
Hao LAI
;
Chun-sheng WANG
;
Qiang ZHAO
;
Tao HONG
;
Kai SONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Antiviral Agents; therapeutic use; Cytomegalovirus Infections; drug therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Heart Transplantation; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; Postoperative Period
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2004;42(2):75-76
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore and sum up the characteristics of infection after cardiac transplantation and to discuss the prophylaxis and management.
METHODFrom May 2000 to April 2003, 36 patients received orthotopic heart transplantation, the clinical data were observed and analyzed.
RESULTSInfection occurred in 2 (6%) cases, both belonged to lung infection caused by human cytomegalovirus. The 2 cases were cured by ganciclovir intravenously.
CONCLUSIONGood prophylactic method may decrease post cardiac transplantation infection significantly. It is very important to early diagnose and treat infection.
