Local Treatment of Driveline Infection with Bacteriophages
Anja Püschel, Romy Skusa, Antonia Bollensdorf, Justus Groß
Abstract
Drive line infections (DLI) are common infectious complications after left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) implantation. In case of severe or persistent infections, when conservative management fails, the exchange of the total LVAD may become necessary. We present a case of successful treatment of DL infection with a combination of antibiotics, debridement and local bacteriophage treatment.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAntibioticsDebridement (dental)Intravenous antibioticsIntensive care medicineBacteriophageConservative managementSurgeryBiologyMicrobiologyEscherichia coliGeneBiochemistryBacteriophages and microbial interactionsClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchMechanical Circulatory Support Devices