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1/425. Bronchial-atrial fistula after lung transplant resulting in fatal air embolism.

    We describe a rare case of fatal air embolism in a patient in whom a left atrial-bronchial fistula developed 1 month after single lung transplant. The cause was a combination of mediastinal infection and bronchial necrosis.
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2/425. Salmonella mycotic aneurysms: traditional and "alternative" surgical repair with arterial homograft.

    Salmonella infection of the abdominal aorta with formation of mycotic aneurysm is rare, but associated with a high mortality and morbidity. Prompt surgical treatment and selective and prolonged antibiotic therapy are required because of its rapid and impredictable evolution in a short period of time, even if an infectivous etiology is only suspected. methods of revascularization can be different: the traditional two are in situ or extraanatomic bypass using synthetic graft. Both these solutions are subject to complications. An "alternative" method of revascularization with low risk of infection and good patency is the use of arterial homograft in situ. We report two cases of Salmonella mycotic aortic aneurysms successfully treated with revascularization respectively by extraanatomic bypass using synthetic graft and in situ arterial homograft. The reasons for our choice are also discussed.
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3/425. typhoid fever due to Salmonella Kapemba infection in an otherwise healthy middle-aged man.

    We report the case of a patient with a Salmonella Kapemba infection, who suffered, 3 weeks after a holiday in israel, occurrences of high fever and lower back pain for 10 days and icterus for 2 days before admission. Laboratory findings revealed a slight cholestasis and elevation of acute phase protein levels. In the blood culture a Salmonella Kapemba-type organism was cultured. The patient was afebrile for 10 days after hospitalization and then suddenly developed a temperature of 40 degrees C again. At the same time leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and a rise of D-dimer levels were detected. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit for a few days, because a disseminated intravascular coagulation was suspected. With magnetic resonance imaging and bone scintigraphy no osteomyelitis or abscess formation could be found. A transesophageal ultrasonography of the heart revealed no signs of endocarditis. In multiple stool cultures no salmonellas could be detected. After antibiotic treatment with ciprofloxacin the fever and lower back pain subsided, and the patient was discharged a fortnight later. This is the first reported case of typhoid fever due to the bacterium Salmonella Kapemba.
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4/425. Primary Salmonella iliopsoas abscess: a case report.

    Primary iliopsoas abscesses are usually hematogenous or seeded via the lymphatic system from an occult focus. staphylococcus aureus has been reported to be the predominant pathogen, whereas Salmonella sp has rarely been reported to be a major pathogen. We report the case of a 63-year-old woman who presented with a prolonged fever of two weeks' duration. On admission, physical examination revealed tenderness over the left lower abdomen and hip joint, with her thigh in constant flexion. Computerized tomography of the abdomen revealed an iliac fossa abscess. The drained pus culture yielded Salmonella group B. Percutaneous catheter drainage and appropriate antimicrobial therapy with ciprofloxacin eventually yielded good results. There was no evidence of other underlying diseases predisposing the patient to the formation of iliopsoas abscess. Salmonella infection should be considered in the diagnostic protocols of iliopsoas abscess in taiwan, where salmonellosis is prevalent.
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5/425. Spontaneous non-typhoidal Salmonella peritonitis in patients with serious underlying disorders.

    Non-typhoidal Salmonella is a rare cause of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Non-typhoidal Salmonella SBP has been reported in patients with relatively normal ascitic fluid protein levels. Five patients with non-typhoidal Salmonella SBP and a review of the literature are reported. These patients had chronic underlying disorders, such as malignancy, or other conditions causing immunosuppression. In previous reports, an ascitic fluid protein level above 1.5 g/dl was present in six patients, and under 1.5 g/dl in two. In the present report, ascitic fluid protein is above 2.5 g/dl in three patients and under 1.5 g/dl in one. immunosuppression and the virulence of the organism seem to play a major role in non-typhoidal Salmonella SBP. physicians should be alert to the possibility of non-typhoidal Salmonella infection in patients with SBP and normal protein levels in ascitic fluid.
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6/425. Salmonella infection in total hip replacement--report of successful reimplantation and review of the literature.

    A case of salmonella enteritidis group C infection following total hip replacement was treated by resectional arthroplasty and appropriate antibiotics. Total hip replacement with reimplantation of an antibiotic-impregnated cemented hip prosthesis was performed five months later. The postoperative course was smooth and hip function was good, without any sign of infection recurrence throughout 10 years of follow-up. The treatment protocol and clinical results are discussed along with a review of the literature.
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7/425. Pleuro pulmonary infection with Salmonella group E.

    A patient was admitted with a history of cough, shortness of breath and fever. After investigations, he was found to have a left-sided pneumonia with pleural effusion. culture of the patient's sputum, pleural fluid and blood revealed Salmonella senftenberg. The patient was started on antibiotics according to the sensitivity report and responded to therapy. The past history revealed attempt at suicide by the intake of corrosive acid, which caused an esophageal stricture. The leak of gastric contents into the mediastinum lead to the infection of the pleural cavity and pneumonia.
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8/425. Muscle infections caused by Salmonella species: case report and review.

    We describe a patient with salmonella pyomyositis and review 30 other cases reported during the past 4 decades. Men outnumbered women by 2.9 to 1, and the median age of the patients was 51 years. Approximately one-half the cases were caused by salmonella enteritidis. Infected vascular aneurysms were observed in seven patients. Prior salmonella infections and local trauma or lesions were common. Diverse underlying conditions, mainly diabetes and human immunodeficiency virus infection, were present in 81% of the patients, and the psoas muscle was involved in 55% of the cases. One-third of the patients died, and relapses were common after a median time of 5 weeks (range, 4.5-27 weeks) in those who survived. Most patients had anemia, and pathogens were recovered from blood samples from two-thirds of the patients. Salmonella should be considered as a causative agent of muscle infections in the appropriate clinical setting, particularly in patients with underlying diseases or preexisting vascular aneurysms.
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9/425. Reptile-associated salmonellosis--selected states, 1996-1998.

    During 1996-1998, CDC received reports from approximately 16 state health departments of salmonella infections in persons who had direct or indirect contact with reptiles (i.e., lizards, snakes, or turtles). Salmonella infection can result in invasive illness including sepsis and meningitis, particularly in infants. Despite educational efforts, some reptile owners remain unaware that reptiles place them and their children at risk for salmonellosis. This report summarizes clinical and epidemiologic information in four cases and provides information about state regulations to prevent transmission of Salmonella spp. from reptiles to humans.
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10/425. Non-typhoid Salmonella subdural empyema in children: report of two cases.

    Subdural empyema caused by Salmonella in childhood is an uncommon condition. The predisposing factors for this condition are not clearly established, especially in young children. Here we present two cases of subdural empyema caused by non-typhoidal Salmonella. Both of the patients suffered prolonged fever without local signs of infection on admission. Subdural empyema was subsequently detected by brain echo and brain computerized tomography (CT) scan in both cases. cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) study was not done in case one due to prominent mass effect on brain CT; in case two the CSF analysis showed pleocytosis, but CSF bacterial culture was negative. Neither enteritis nor obvious meningeal sign was noted. Both cases responded well to surgical drainage and systemic antibiotics treatment.
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