Fusobacterium pneumonia and death following uvulo‐palato‐pharyngoplasty

A case with a fatal outcome caused by infection with Fusobacterium species was seen in a patient recently operated on for heavy snoring with uvulo‐palato‐pharyngoplasty (UPPP). The mechanism of infection is discussed. It is concluded that a febrile episode seen in patients less than 2 weeks postoperatively should be considered a serious symptom and be treated intensively after thorough examination. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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