| Autor: |
Leonard, David W., Thompson, David H. |
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Ear, Nose & Throat Journal; October 1998, Vol. 77 Issue: 10 p827-831, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
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. |
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