Toxic shock syndrome following septoplasty using plastic septal splints.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is an acute multisystem disease that has been recognized to occur in a variety of clinical settings. Postoperative TSS has been described following nasal surgery associated with the use of postoperative nasal packing. We report a case of classic TSS following septoplasty where intranasal splints without nasal packing were used. Recommendations for prevention of TSS associated with nasal surgery are presented.
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D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology*; D013165:Splints / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome