Poisoning by disinfectants in the conservative treatment of 2 patients with omphalocele
Schröder, C.H.; Severijnen, R.S.; Monnens, L.A.
Tijdschrift Voor Kindergeneeskunde 53(2): 76-79
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-7442 PMID: 2408355 Document Number: 260426
Two patients with complications of conservative omphalocele-treatment are described. A mercury-intoxication and an alcohol-intoxication were seen, respectively. It is concluded that generally a surgical treatment regimen is preferable, if the cele is not too large. When it is not possible to perform surgical treatment, alcohol application probably is the safest method. Dosage and frequency of application should be as limited as possible.