Outcomes and factors influencing prognosis in patients with vascular pythiosis

Vascular pythiosis, caused by Pythium insidiosum, is associated with a high mortality rate. We reviewed the outcomes and established the factors predicting prognosis of patients treated in our institution with surgery, antifungal therapy, or immunotherapy.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 4, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, Banjerd Praditsuktavorn, Kiattisak Hongku, Chumpol Wongwanit, Khamin Chinsakchai, Chanean Ruangsetakit, Suteekhanit Hahtapornsawan, Pramook Mutirangura Source Type: research