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Published on: June 24, 2025
Thoracic catheter-related infections
Ekrem Senturk1, Murat Telli, Serdar Sen
1Departamento de Microbiologia Médica, Hospital Universitário, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Adnan Menderes, Aydin, Turquia. ekremsenturk@hotmail.com
Summary
Advanced age, prolonged catheterization, and inoperable malignancy are key risk factors for thoracic catheter infections. Prophylactic broad-spectrum antibiotics are recommended for high-risk patients undergoing thoracic catheterization.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Thoracic catheters (TCs) are essential in thoracic surgery but pose a risk of infection.
- Catheter-related infections (CRIs) can lead to significant patient morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of local and systemic infections associated with thoracic catheters.
- To identify prognostic factors predicting catheter-related infections in patients.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 48 patients who underwent thoracic catheterization.
- Collected blood and distal TC samples for microbial culture.
- Analyzed correlations between positive cultures and patient factors.
Main Results:
- Positive cultures were observed in TC samples, blood samples, or both.
- Advanced age and prolonged catheterization significantly correlated with positive cultures.
- Inoperable malignancy was associated with bacterial growth in both sample types.
Conclusions:
- Advanced age, prolonged catheterization, comorbidities, and inoperable malignancy are identified risk factors for CRI.
- Prophylaxis with broad-spectrum antibiotics is crucial for high-risk patients requiring TCs.
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