Toxic shock syndrome following submandibular gland excision.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Acute toxic shock syndrome (TSS), initially described in association with the use of super absorbent tampons in menstruating women, has complicated a variety of surgical procedures. Recent attention in head and neck surgery has focused on absorbent packing materials, such as those used in postoperative nasal care. It is important to maintain a high index of suspicion in all postoperative patients to fever, hypotension, and erythroderma. We report TSS following submandibular gland excision.
Medical subject headings
- Postoperative Complications
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms
- Shock, Septic
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Submandibular Gland Neoplasms