povidone-iodine and Foreign-Bodies

Gossypiboma is derived from the Latin word gossypium, meaning cotton, and it means a postoperatively retained foreign body used in operations. Several cases of gossypiboma have been reported especially after abdominal surgery, but there has not been any reported case in plastic surgery. Mandibular contouring surgery cannot ensure a view wide enough to avoid injury to surrounding structures such as a facial artery and a retromandibular vein. In addition, many surgeons pack the sponge into the operative field to prevent bleeding, and surgeons may neglect remnant surgical materials. Recognition of gossypiboma is essential but is often considerably delayed and cause medicolegal problems. Therefore, it is important to ensure that every effort is made to prevent such occurrences. We had a chance to evaluate and treat gossypiboma, and in this paper, we want to share our experiences.. In circa 1999 to 2007, there were 3 cases diagnosed as gossypiboma after a mandible angle surgery. All patients were female, and some had signs of fever, swelling, tenderness, and purulent discharge of an oral wound. We performed a computed tomographic scan and blood test, and foreign body removal was done under general anesthesia. Intraoperatively, the diagnosis of gossypiboma was confirmed.. All symptoms were reduced or subsided after surgery. It was noted that no postoperative infection remained.. Gossypiboma must be considered when fever, unilateral swelling, tenderness, or unhealed oral wound is sustained despite an antibiotics therapy and a drainage procedure after a mandible angle surgery. In that case, a computed tomographic scan can be recommended as an effective method for detection of gossypiboma.

Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Curettage; Edema; Female; Fever; Foreign Bodies; Humans; Mandible; Middle Aged; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Povidone-Iodine; Suppuration; Surgical Sponges; Surgical Wound Dehiscence; Surgical Wound Infection; Therapeutic Irrigation; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Topics: Animals; Animals, Laboratory; Foreign Bodies; Hair; Hair Removal; Microsurgery; Occlusive Dressings; Povidone-Iodine; Preoperative Care; Therapeutic Irrigation; Vascular Surgical Procedures

Fifteen cases of suppurative mediastinitis secondary to perforation of pharynx or esophagus are reported. The cervical fascial spaces are the main route of spread of infection from the neck to the mediastinum. The infection is caused by both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Major treatments for suppurative mediastinitis are early surgical drainage and proper use of antibiotics; Irrigation of the mediastinum with povidone-iodine is a safe and effective treatment. Of these 15 patients, 11 survived and 4 died. One case complicated by common carotid artery rupture was cured by surgical repair.

Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Drainage; Esophagus; Female; Foreign Bodies; Humans; Infant; Male; Mediastinitis; Middle Aged; Povidone-Iodine; Suppuration; Therapeutic Irrigation