Obstetrics and Gynecology - A. M. Gromova 2000

Diseases of Newborns
Toxico-septic Diseases of Newborns
Omphalitis

Omphalitis is an inflammation of the umbilical wound, accompanied by serous or purulent discharge, infiltration and hyperemia of the umbilical ring, and delayed epithelialization of the wound.

Omphalitis can be catarrhal or purulent. In the catarrhal form, a serous or serosanguineous exudate is released from the wound. In this case, cauterization with silver nitrate solution, 70% alcohol solution, 5% potassium permanganate solution, 1% pyoctanine or methylene blue solution is usually sufficient.

In cases of purulent omphalitis, redness and infiltration of the umbilical wound develop. The condition can be complicated by Sepsis; therefore, alongside local Treatment, it requires active general therapy including Antibiotics, administration of plasma, Blood substitutes, and γ-globulin.



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