Abstract | AIM: MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: Of 587 patients identified, the overall bismuth iodoform paraffin paste reaction rate was 1 per cent. All reactions were in patients undergoing revision mastoidectomy procedures, giving a reaction rate for revision procedures of 2.4 per cent. CONCLUSION: Reactions are an uncommon event following post-operative mastoid cavity packing using bismuth iodoform paraffin paste. Reaction rates may be lowered by preparing the cavity with Silastic sheeting and Cortisporin ointment prior to packing, thus isolating the skin and mucosal surfaces. Development of such a reaction does not preclude the consumption of seafood.
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Authors | C J Coulson, D D Pothier, P Lai, J A Rutka |
Journal | The Journal of laryngology and otology
(J Laryngol Otol)
Vol. 126
Issue 3
Pg. 240-3
(Mar 2012)
ISSN: 1748-5460 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22234088
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Drug Combinations
- Hydrocarbons, Iodinated
- bismuth iodoform paraffin paste
- hydrocortisone, neomycin, polymyxin B drug combination
- Neomycin
- Polymyxin B
- Bismuth
- Hydrocortisone
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Topics |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Bandages
- Bismuth
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Drug Combinations
- Drug Hypersensitivity
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Humans
- Hydrocarbons, Iodinated
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Hydrocortisone
(therapeutic use)
- Intraoperative Care
(methods)
- Mastoid
(immunology, surgery)
- Mucous Membrane
- Neomycin
(therapeutic use)
- Otitis Externa
(immunology)
- Otitis Media, Suppurative
(surgery, therapy)
- Otologic Surgical Procedures
- Polymyxin B
(therapeutic use)
- Postoperative Care
(methods)
- Reoperation
- Seafood
(adverse effects)
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