Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Unravelling the mystery microorganism: a case study of chronic surgical site discharge post laparoscopic hysterectomy linked to Mycobacterium chelonae
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2024;13(6):1575-1577.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20241448
Abstract
In this case study, we explore the intricate surgical experience of a 45-year-old woman who post laparoscopic total hysterectomy for fibroid uterus, presented with persistent surgical site discharge. Despite multiple courses of antibiotic therapy, the symptoms persisted, and the infective organism remained unidentified
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Affiliations
- Department of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Gynaecologist, Manipal Hospitals, Dona Paula, Goa, India
- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Lifecell International Pvt ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Lifecell International Pvt Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India