Successful management of Aspergillus infection of an open window thoracostomy with topical liposomal amphotericin B

Abstract

We present the case of a previously healthy 54-year-old man who was hospitalized for an Aspergillus fumigatus infection of an open window thoracotomy. Patient was successfully treated for 8 consecutives weeks with daily topical pleural liposomal amphotericine B administered by soaked gauzes combined with systemic therapy.

Keywords

• Aspergillus
• Empyema
• Open window thoracotomy
• Pleural antifungal therapy