1. Single-Stage Revision With Fluconazole Monotherapy in Fungal Prosthetic Knee Joint Infections
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James C. George, D Ortho, MS (Orthopaedics), Jishar Sainulabdeen, MS (Orthopaedics), Samuel Chittaranjan, MS (Orthopaedics), FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics), Koshy George, MS (Orthopaedics), and Subin Babu, MS (Orthopaedics)
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Fungal PJI ,Single stage revision ,Antifungal therapy ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 - Abstract
Fungal prosthetic joint infection is rare, and two-stage revision is usually advocated. We present our experience with 2 cases of fungal prosthetic knee joint infection presenting 25 months and 3 years after index surgery. Both patients were managed with single-stage revision arthroplasty and fluconazole monotherapy. They remain asymptomatic with good knee society score after 2 years of follow-up. Preoperative workup of all aseptic loosening cases should include extended culture for fungal elements. Single-stage revision with antifungal therapy for 3 months gives good results in nonimmunocompromised patients with good soft-tissue envelope.
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- 2021
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