title: Nasal septal hematoma.
abstract: Nasal septal hematoma is a rare but potentially serious complication of nasal trauma. Proper management consists of early recognition, prompt surgical evacuation of the hematoma, and antimicrobial therapy if a secondary nasal septal abscess is suspected. Clindamycin is recommended as initial therapy until the results of cultures and susceptibility studies are available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ginsburg
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy