Fungal Peptic Ulcer Perforation: a Case Report

Abstract

Fungal Peptic Ulcer Perforation: a Case Report

Yuthapong Wongmahisorn MD, FICS

Arkom Suesawatee MD

Suphakarn Techapongsatorn MD, FICS, MSc

Department of Surgery, BMA Medical College and Vajira Hospital

Peptic ulcer perforation is the most common complication of peptic ulcer disease. Surgical management is the standard treatment. The mortality and mobidity depend on age, underlying disease, delay of operation, pre-operative status. The Helicobacter pylori is the common organism that related to and should be treated with peptic ulcer perforation. In this report, we present the patient who had peptic ulcer perforation and septicemia from Candida albicans. This is an uncommon organism in peptic ulcer disease. In spite of the surgical management, appropriate antibiotics and anti-fungal agents, the patient died during post-operative period.

Vajira Med J 2009 ; 53 : 299-304