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iodine and Mediastinitis

iodine has been researched along with Mediastinitis in 5 studies

Iodine: A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
diiodine : Molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge..

Mediastinitis: Inflammation of the mediastinum, the area between the pleural sacs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Continuous mediastinal irrigation with povidone-iodine is used commonly for treating severe postoperative mediastinitis."3.72Iodine toxicity treated with hemodialysis and continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration. ( Albright, RC; De Chazal, I; Haugen, EN; Juncos, LA; Kanakiriya, S; Nath, KA, 2003)
"Continuous povidone-iodine irrigation is frequently used to treat mediastinitis after median sternotomy and has been considered safe and effective."3.67Iodine toxicity in a patient treated by continuous povidone-iodine mediastinal irrigation. ( Glick, PL; Guglielmo, BJ; Tranbaugh, RF; Turley, K, 1985)
"Mediastinitis is a devastating complication following median sternotomy."2.38Iodine toxicity secondary to continuous povidone-iodine mediastinal irrigation in dogs. ( Finkbeiner, W; Glick, PL; Guglielmo, BJ; Turley, K; Winter, ME, 1990)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's2 (40.00)18.2507
2000's2 (40.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kanakiriya, S1
De Chazal, I1
Nath, KA1
Haugen, EN1
Albright, RC1
Juncos, LA1
Bauernschmitt, R1
Martinoff, S1
Poerner, M1
Lange, R1
Glick, PL2
Guglielmo, BJ2
Winter, ME1
Finkbeiner, W1
Turley, K2
Harakawa, I1
Nakajima, N1
Ando, M1
Adachi, S1
Takeuchi, S1
Fujita, T1
Tranbaugh, RF1

Reviews

2 reviews available for iodine and Mediastinitis

ArticleYear
Iodine toxicity secondary to continuous povidone-iodine mediastinal irrigation in dogs.
    The Journal of surgical research, 1990, Volume: 49, Issue:5

    Topics: Absorption; Animals; Dogs; Iodine; Mediastinitis; Mediastinum; Myocardium; Pericarditis; Povidone-Io

1990
[A report of successful treatment of mediastinitis and graft infection after ascending and aortic arch reconstruction].
    [Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai, 1990, Volume: 38, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Aorta; Aorta, Thoracic; Aortic Aneurysm; Aortitis; Blood Vessel Prosthesis; Combined Modality

1990

Other Studies

3 other studies available for iodine and Mediastinitis

ArticleYear
Iodine toxicity treated with hemodialysis and continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration.
    American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, 2003, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Hemodiafiltration; Humans; Iodine; Liver Failure; Male; Mediastinitis; Mediastinum; Middle Aged; Poi

2003
Pitfall in the computed-tomography-diagnosis of postcardiotomy infection: iodine accumulation after irrigation mimicking retrosternal abscess.
    European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, 2005, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Abscess; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Artifacts; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; False Positive Reacti

2005
Iodine toxicity in a patient treated by continuous povidone-iodine mediastinal irrigation.
    The Annals of thoracic surgery, 1985, Volume: 39, Issue:5

    Topics: Acidosis; Child, Preschool; Humans; Iodine; Male; Mediastinitis; Postoperative Complications; Povido

1985