orabase and Rupture--Spontaneous

Historically, some dressings used in exomphalos major were associated with toxicity. These have been abandoned in favor of safer dressings. Silver toxicity has not been described following the use of silver dressings in infants. We, however, found disconcerting serum silver levels in 2 consecutive patients during treatment with silver salt containing dressings.

Topics: Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Bandages; Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium; Cesarean Section; Combined Modality Therapy; Compression Bandages; Elective Surgical Procedures; Female; Fundoplication; Hernia, Umbilical; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Occlusive Dressings; Petrolatum; Prenatal Diagnosis; Rupture, Spontaneous; Silver; Silver Sulfadiazine; Suture Techniques