Toxic Shock Syndrome after Mastopexy and Augmentation Mammoplasty with Saline-Filled Mammary Implant.

Jang, Se In; Seo, Min Sung; Kim, Young Soo

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2001;28(5):581-584.
Published online September 1, 2001.

Toxic Shock Syndrome after Mastopexy and Augmentation Mammoplasty with Saline-Filled Mammary Implant.

Se In Jang, Min Sung Seo, Young Soo Kim

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon Medical School, Inchon, Korea.

Abstract

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal toxin-mediated febrile illness. Although classically associated with tampon use, it is now known that many nonmentral conditions are related to this syndrome. Serious morbidity and mortality can occur if this syndrome is not promptly recognized. Now, we are presenting that we have experienced a case of toxic shock syndrome patient who had been received augmentation mammoplasty using saline filled mammary implant and mastopexy concommittantly, and we managed the patient with massive hydration and systemic antibiotic therapy. Early recognition and aggressive management can decrease the overall morbidity and motality.

Keywords: Toxic shock syndrome; Implant; Mastopexy