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Repair of a Deviated Septum (Septoplasty)
All surgery has a small risk of infection or bleeding. Also, septoplasty carries a small risk of a hole (perforation) forming in the septum. A perforation rarely requires treatment. Additional surgery may be needed if the perforation causes discomfort or an infection develops.
Streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria appear normally in some people. Packing the nose after surgery in people who have these bacteria increases the risk of toxic shock syndrome. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
- A fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher
- A headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- A rash that looks like sunburn
- Chills
- Signs of very low blood pressure, such as dizziness and fainting
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 9, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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