Basal variant of Takotsubo syndrome in early postoperative period after elective rhinoplasty

Key Result

Elective rhinoplasty triggered a rare basal variant of secondary Takotsubo syndrome in a female patient during the early postoperative period.

Key Points

• To report a case of basal variant Takotsubo syndrome occurring in the early postoperative period after elective rhinoplasty.
• Presented a case of a woman who developed basal variant of Takotsubo syndrome after rhinoplasty
• Examined perioperative stress factors including surgical procedures, anesthesia, and medications
• Takotsubo syndrome was identified postoperatively in the patient
• Emotional and physical stress from the surgery were implicated as triggers