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Henry W Ainge-Allen^1,2, Paul A Lilburn¹, Daniel Moses^2,3

¹Department of Respiratory Medicine, Prince of Wales' Hospital, Australia.

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|January 8, 2020

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Direct antibiotic instillation into lung abscesses, following aspiration, offers a potentially curative treatment option for refractory cases. This minimally invasive approach may avoid surgery for some patients with lung abscesses.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Infectious Diseases
Oncology

Background:

Lung abscesses are a serious complication, with antibiotic treatment failing in 10-20% of cases, often necessitating surgery.
Some patients with lung abscesses are inoperable, limiting treatment options and increasing morbidity.
Radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer can lead to lung abscess formation.

Observation:

A 47-year-old man with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer developed a recurrent lung abscess after radiotherapy.
Despite multiple courses of antibiotics over four years, the patient experienced persistent symptoms.
Following diagnostic aspiration, direct instillation of ceftriaxone and metronidazole into the abscess cavity was performed.

Findings:

Direct antibiotic instillation into the lung abscess resulted in complete clinical and radiological resolution.
This approach was well-tolerated, adding minimal risk to the patient.
The successful outcome suggests a potential new therapeutic avenue for managing lung abscesses.

Implications:

Direct antibiotic instillation represents a promising, minimally invasive alternative for managing complex lung abscesses, particularly in patients unsuitable for surgery.
This technique, while not previously described for lung abscesses, draws parallels with successful direct antifungal applications in aspergillomas.
Further research into direct antibiotic instillation could refine treatment protocols for refractory lung abscesses and improve patient outcomes.