Cutaneous candidiasis as a cause of delayed surgical wound healing.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Reports in the literature of surgical wounds infected with Candida species are scant.

OBJECTIVE:

We describe a subset of patients with cutaneous candidiasis whose only clinical finding was delayed wound healing.

METHODS:

Surgical wounds managed with moist occlusive postoperative dressings were observed for delayed healing.

RESULTS:

Three patients are described who demonstrated delayed wound healing with failure to epithelialize. Fungal cultures from each patient revealed heavy growth of Candida. The problem resolved quickly with a modified wound care regimen and application of an antiyeast cream.

CONCLUSION:

Cutaneous candidiasis can be a cause of delayed wound healing, especially in surgical wounds treated with antibacterial ointments and occlusive dressings.

• Authors: M B Giandoni, W J Grabski
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 30 Issue 6 Pg. 981-4 (Jun 1994) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8188892 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Candidiasis, Cutaneous (physiopathology)
• Carcinoma, Basal Cell (surgery)
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (surgery)
• Dermabrasion (adverse effects)
• Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Skin (physiopathology)
• Skin Neoplasms (surgery)
• Skin Transplantation (adverse effects)
• Surgical Wound Infection (physiopathology)
• Wound Healing (physiology)