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Emergency staged Whipple procedure for gastroduodenal mucormycosis: a rare life-saving intervention

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Gastrointestinal (GI) mucormycosis is a rare, angioinvasive disease with a high mortality rate. To prevent dissemination of infection, early surgical resections of affected areas and initiation of antifungals are necessary. Unfortunately, due to its rarity, diagnosis, and treatment are often delayed. Here, we have described a case of a 22-year-old with gastroduodenal mucormycosis. Initially radiological findings were thought to be a sequela of changes for gastric volvulus or pancreatitis. GI mucormucosis was later confirmed with tissue histopathology. He underwent staged emergency Whipple's procedure and was started on antifungals. Fortunately, due to early intervention the patient recovered without complications.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag136

Authors: Akash Raya, Rohit K Mishra, Alok Shrestha, Basant K Yadav, Baibhav Parajuli, Kritick Bhandari

Institutions: Chitwan Medical College, KIST Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000