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Fungal Infection Post Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: A Rare Complication

Sai Krishna Mlv1, Nitin Chauhan1, Ravi Mittal1

  • 1Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND.

Cureus
|February 6, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Fungal surgical site infections are rare complications after arthroscopic procedures. Early diagnosis and treatment, including debridement and antifungals, are crucial for recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Post-arthroscopic infections are uncommon, with fungal infections being exceptionally rare.
  • Fungal surgical site infections (SSIs) present insidiously and chronically, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A case of a 23-year-old immunocompetent adult following arthroscopic meniscal repair is presented.
  • The patient developed a fungal surgical site infection.

Findings:

  • The fungal SSI required open debridement and a course of antifungal medication.
  • Prompt intervention led to successful wound healing.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare fungal pathogens in persistent post-arthroscopic SSIs.
  • Successful management underscores the efficacy of surgical debridement and antifungal therapy in resolving these challenging infections.
Keywords:
arthroscopycryptococcusfungal infectionmeniscussurgical site infection

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