The surgical management of atypical mycobacterial soft-tissue infections

W. Rappaport; G. Dunington; L. Norton; D. Ladin; E. Peterson; Ballard

The surgical management of atypical mycobacterial soft-tissue infections

W. Rappaport, G. Dunington, L. Norton, D. Ladin, E. Peterson, Ballard

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Abstract

Group IV atypical mycobacterial infections, especially Mycobacterium fortuitum and M. chelonei, are being reported with increased frequency. We report our experience with five cases of soft-tissue infection with these acid-fast bacilli. Often these infections are chronic, with formation of abscesses and multiple fistulas. Optimal surgical treatment often requires wide excision of all diseased tissue followed by delayed closure. Presentation, optimal surgical management, and antibiotic therapy are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	36-39
Number of pages	4
Journal	Surgery
Volume	108
Issue number	1
State	Published - 1990

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