Meningitis due to Enterobacter aerogenes subsequent to resection of acoustic neuroma and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement: a rare nosocomial event

We present a case of meningitis after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement subsequent to acoustic neuroma resection and cranioplasty. Four days following PEG tube placement, the patient developed Enterobacter aerogenes meningitis, requiring explantation of infected cranioplasty m...

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Published inInfection control and hospital epidemiology Vol. 24; no. 10; p. 780
Main Authors Poetker, David M, Edmiston, Charles E, Smith, Michelle M, Meyer, Glenn A, Wackym, Phillip A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2003
Subjects
Adult
Cross Infection - microbiology
Enterobacter aerogenes - isolation & purification
Enterobacteriaceae Infections - microbiology
Gastrostomy - adverse effects
Gastrostomy - methods
Humans
Male
Meningitis, Bacterial - microbiology
Neuroma, Acoustic - surgery
Otologic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
United States
United States
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Summary:We present a case of meningitis after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement subsequent to acoustic neuroma resection and cranioplasty. Four days following PEG tube placement, the patient developed Enterobacter aerogenes meningitis, requiring explantation of infected cranioplasty material. His condition subsequently improved. Etiology and future intervention strategies are discussed.
ISSN:0899-823X
DOI:10.1086/502135