Postoperative tetanus

Bunch, George H.; Quattlebaum, Julian

doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(43)90340-x

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“…Postoperative tetanus cases after obstetricgynecology procedures in which the appendix was removed were not included; one such paper is included in the reference list however. 4 …”

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Acquiring Tetanus After Hemorrhoid Banding and Other Gastrointestinal Procedures

Kasher

Mathisen

2007

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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Tetanus after hemorrhoidal banding is an extremely rare but serious complication of the procedure. We describe the second reported case of this complication and review the literature concerning tetanus after different gastrointestinal procedures. Although a rare complication, practicing physicians need to be aware of the clinical presentation of this deadly disease when encountered in at-risk patient populations. Such cases also reemphasize the importance of primary tetanus immunization and follow-up boosters for all vulnerable patients.

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“…Postoperative tetanus cases after obstetricgynecology procedures in which the appendix was removed were not included; one such paper is included in the reference list however. 4 …”

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Acquiring Tetanus After Hemorrhoid Banding and Other Gastrointestinal Procedures

Kasher

Mathisen

2007

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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“…Postoperative tetanus occurs rarely and, in some cases, may be caused by contamination from the patient's intestinal tract. 2 Tetanus has been reported in patients who had recently undergone intestinal operations, such as appendectomy, 3 gastrectomy, 4 resection of gangrenous small intestine, 5 ' 6 hemorrhoidectomy, 7 snare removal of rectal polyps with useofelectrocoagulation, and rubberband ligation of internal hemorrhoids. 8 In this case report, we illustrate that tetanus can complicate an anorectal aerobic-anaerobic synergistic infection and emphasize the need for adequate tetanus immunization or prophylaxis in patients scheduled to undergo anorectal surgical procedures.…”

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Tetanus After Anorectal Abscess

Myers

Heppell

Bode

et al. 1984

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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As illustrated by this case report, tetanus can occur as a complication of anorectal surgical procedures or abscesses just as it can in other wounds. A synergistic infection of the perineum occurred in a 62-year-old man 8 days after drainage of an anorectal abscess. He was treated with vigorous debridement and antibiotics and was given tetanus prophylaxis. The next day, tetanus developed, presumably from the original abscess. The patient recovered after aggressive therapy, including muscle relaxants and ventilatory support.

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Radiation Bowel Disease

1984

The Lancet

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Postoperative tetanus

Cited by 5 publications

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Acquiring Tetanus After Hemorrhoid Banding and Other Gastrointestinal Procedures

Acquiring Tetanus After Hemorrhoid Banding and Other Gastrointestinal Procedures

Tetanus After Anorectal Abscess

Radiation Bowel Disease

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