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Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with pulmonary aspergillosis

Hideki Teshima1, Hiroshi Kawano, Hideyuki Kashikie

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Omura Municipal Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Omura, Nagasaki, Japan. tesshi@med.kurume-u.ac.jp

General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|April 20, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with pulmonary aspergillosis is rarely documented. Successful CABG was performed in three patients with angina pectoris and pulmonary aspergillosis, highlighting the importance of perioperative care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Pulmonary aspergillosis is a fungal infection that can complicate cardiovascular surgery.
  • Cardiovascular surgery in patients with pulmonary aspergillosis is infrequently reported.

Observation:

  • This study reports on three patients with angina pectoris and pulmonary aspergillosis who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Findings:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was successfully performed in all three patients.
  • Patients were discharged without complications related to invasive Aspergillus cardiovascular infection.

Implications:

  • Careful perioperative management is crucial for preventing pulmonary complications in these patients.
  • This study suggests that CABG can be a safe and effective option for patients with angina pectoris and pulmonary aspergillosis when managed appropriately.

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