Bilateral lung abscesses due to pseudomonas aeruginosa infection after open heart surgery in an infant: report of one case

Acta Paediatr Taiwan. 2005 Nov-Dec;46(6):370-3.

Abstract

Lung abscess is an infrequent but serious problem in children. Bilateral lung abscesses occur even less commonly. We experienced a case of bilateral Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung abscesses in a 2-month-old infant after open heart surgery for interrupted aortic arch. The clinical and radiographic manifestations, together with treatment responses, are described in the following case report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lung Abscess / drug therapy
  • Lung Abscess / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Pseudomonas Infections / etiology*
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents