Nahass R G, Gocke D J
Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick 08903-0019.
Am J Med. 1988 Mar;84(3 Pt 2):629-31. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90147-7.
Toxic shock syndrome has been noted to occur with nasal surgery, both with and without packing. A new synthetic sponge, described as a nasal tampon, has become available for use as packing after surgery. Herein is reported the first case of toxic shock syndrome associated with the use of this nasal tampon.
