Management of refractory Mycobacterium abscessus sternal infection following reoperative cardiac surgery

Abstract

Abstract Mycobacterium abscessus surgical site infections are rare, but notoriously difficult to treat. Eradication requires aggressive surgical resection, removal of foreign material, prolonged antibiotics, and consideration of delayed reconstruction.

Keywords

• cardiothoracic surgery
• infectious diseases
• mycobacterium abscessus
• nontuberculous mycobacteria
• postoperative infection