Mycoplasma hominis infection of perihepatic hematomas in a liver transplant recipient

Surgery. 1992 Jan;111(1):98-100.

Abstract

We report the case of a recipient of liver transplantation in whom postoperative perihepatic hematomas were infected by Mycoplasma hominis. Etiologic diagnosis was delayed because this organism is a rare cause of postoperative infection and usually does not grow on standard bacteriologic media. The role of M. hominis in postoperative infections and the diagnostic problems of this organism are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hematoma / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycoplasma Infections / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / microbiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / microbiology