Postoperative toxic shock syndrome after reconstructive surgery of the hand.
Toxic shock syndrome is a devastating and potentially lethal complication, which can occur in postoperative patients. Our experience with toxic shock syndrome after a reconstructive procedure on the hand is reported. An awareness of the clinical and laboratory manifestations of toxic shock syndrome was needed to facilitate its early recognition and treatment.
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Smith
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Hankin
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Louis
D000328:Adult; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery