Be aware although it’s rare! Toxic Shock Syndrome following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty

Shavina Naidoo; O Edkins

Be aware although it’s rare! Toxic Shock Syndrome following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty

Shavina Naidoo New Somerset Hospital
O Edkins New Somerset Hospital

Keywords: toxic shock syndrome, post operative complications, septoplasty, functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Abstract

This case report illustrates the rapid and fulminant course of Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome as a potential postoperative complication of sino nasal surgery, and serves as an aid to otorhinolaryngologists for its recognition and early goal-directed therapy.

Author Biographies

Shavina Naidoo, New Somerset Hospital

Department of ENT
New Somerset Hospital
Cape Town

O Edkins, New Somerset Hospital

Department of ENT
New Somerset Hospital
Cape Town

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Published

2018-09-19

How to Cite

Naidoo, S., & Edkins, O. (2018). Be aware although it’s rare! Toxic Shock Syndrome following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty. South African Journal of Surgery, 56(3), 66. Retrieved from http://sajs.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/sajs/article/view/2394

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Issue

Vol 56 No 3 (2018)

Section

Case Reports

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