%0 Journal Article
%T Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review
%A Abate
%A Getahun
%A Ali
%A Naureen
%J -
%D 2020
%R https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3935691
%X Background. Candida empyema is a rare entity with an extremely high mortality rate.We present a case of multi species Candida empyema in an immunocompetent female patient with Boerhaave syndrome secondary to retching and vomiting after heroin withdrawal. This case highlights an unusual presentation of a common infection but stresses on the fact that a high index of suspicion is necessary for early identification, prompt initiation of antifungal therapy, and drainage with surgical repair to improve overall survival and outcomes
%U https://www.hindawi.com/journals/criid/2020/3935691/