Intra-abdominal Fungal Infections

Conclusion

Intra-abdominal fungal infections are increasingly important in clinical practice. Fungi can involve virtually any organ or structure in the abdomen. Clinical manifestations are diverse and nonspecific. Diagnostic confirmation is difficult and response to treatment is not always adequate. Early recognition is important to prevent complications or death. Although experience evaluating treatment strategies is limited, a combined medical and surgical approach is usually necessary. In general, antifungal options are similar to those recommended for other forms of invasive fungal disease.