Toxic shock syndrome in transsphenoidal neurosurgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An overlooked toxic shock syndrome (TSS) may lead to a fatal outcome. In neurosurgery a transsphenoidal approach with post-operative nasal tamponade may promote toxic shock syndrome without signs of local wound infection. By discussing the case history of a patient after hypophysectomy by the transsphenoidal route, we propose that after the appearance of the first signs of toxic shock syndrome, quick removal of the nasal tamponade is a life saving procedure.
Medical subject headings
- Adenoma, Chromophobe
- Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Neoplasms
- Shock, Septic
- Sphenoid Sinus