Toxic shock syndrome associated with use of a nasal tampon.
Toxic shock syndrome has been noted to occur with nasal surgery, both with and without packing. A new synthetic sponge, described as a nasal tampon, has become available for use as packing after surgery. Herein is reported the first case of toxic shock syndrome associated with the use of this nasal tampon.
Nahass
R G
RG
Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick 08903-0019.
Gocke
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D013630:Tampons, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*
D006490:Hemostatics; D005557:Formaldehyde; C027490:polyvinyl alcohol formaldehyde foam; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol