Septic miscarriage with toxic shock syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC): The role of surgery, recombinant activated factor VII and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
- Author:
Lee Na TAN
1
;
Gayathri MARIAPPA
;
Hian Yan VOON
;
Harris SUHARJONO
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bintulu Hospital
- Publication Type:Case report
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2017;72(6):380-381
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Severe sepsis with multi-organ failure is associated with ahigh mortality rate. This case report highlights thechallenges and modalities available in the management of alady with refractory shock and disseminated intravascularcoagulation (DIC) due to toxic shock syndrome (TSS) fromgenital tract sepsis. Early surgical intervention to removethe source of infection, the use of recombinant activatedfactor VII to treat intractable disseminated intravascularcoagulation and intravenous immunoglobulin to neutralisethe circulating exotoxins, have been employed and shown todrastically improve outcomes.
