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ArticleInfectious disease reports2024

Consideration of Antifungal Coverage in Treating Infections Related to Delayed Esophageal Perforation from Anterior Cervical Spine Hardware.

Kavita Prasad, John Ceremsak, Jean-Nicolas Gallant, Hannah G Kay, Erin B Gettler, Benjamin R Campbell, Catherine R Carlile, Byron F Stephens, Sarah L Rohde, Patty W Wright and 1 more

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Kavita PrasadDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
John CeremsakDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Jean-Nicolas GallantDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4696-2013
Hannah G KaySchool of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, USA.
Erin B GettlerDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1071-9898
Benjamin R CampbellDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1750-4603
Catherine R CarlileDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Byron F StephensDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Sarah L RohdeDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Patty W WrightDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Christina T FiskeDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.

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Abstract

(1) Background/Objectives: Delayed esophageal perforation following anterior cervical (spine) discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is rare but can lead to serious infectious complications. The treatment usually involves hardware explanation and prolonged intravenous antibiotics; however, there are scarce reports about the microbiology of these infections and corresponding targeted therapy. (2) Methods: Patients diagnosed or treated for delayed esophageal perforation after anterior cervical fusion between 2000-2020 at a tertiary medical center were studied. (3) Results: Seven patients with delayed esophageal perforation following ACDF were identified. The most common bacteria isolated included

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anterior cervical spineantifungalCandidaesophageal perforation

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