Unusual septoplasty complication: Streptococcus viridans endocarditis.
Infection is an infrequently reported complication following septoplasty and septorhinoplasty. Among the recognized but rare infections are toxic shock syndrome, spinal osteomyelitis, meningitis, septic cavernous sinus thrombosis and endocarditis. A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose these infections early and thereby minimize morbidity and mortality. We present a case of endocarditis following septoplasty in a patient who had no identifiable preoperative risk factors but who experienced recurrent fever and chills postoperatively.
Leonard
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Department of Otolaryngology, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.
Thompson
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D000328:Adult; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D012225:Rhinoplasty; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*