simethicone and Osteomyelitis

With regard for the role of bacterial and viral toxins and proteases in the pathogenesis of septic forms of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, the use of enteral detoxication in the pediatric practice has been substantiated. The authors within 1988-1989, in 35 newborns with septic forms of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis used for detoxication the "Enterosgel" preparation. Control of the state of patients was accomplished by means of bacteriologic, biochemical and immunologic methods. A high detoxicative and antiinflammatory activity of the preparation and its harmlessness for the newborns have been proved.

Topics: Acute Disease; Combined Modality Therapy; Enterosorption; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Osteomyelitis; Simethicone; Staphylococcal Infections