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Australian Journal of General Practice Aug 2021Umbilical granuloma is a common condition in infants. The aim of this study was to systematically review randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of topical treatment options...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Umbilical granuloma is a common condition in infants. The aim of this study was to systematically review randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of topical treatment options for umbilical granuloma.
METHOD
PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and grey literature were searched in September 2020.
RESULTS
Eleven RCTs (n = 890) that studied the use of silver nitrate, topical steroids, ethanol wipes, electrocautery, cryocautery, copper sulphate and common salt were included. Common salt achieved resolution in >90% of cases in five studies and 54-80% in two studies. Topical steroids, silver nitrate, copper sulphate and cryocautery achieved resolution in >90% and ethanol wipes in 50-65% of cases. Local side effects reported with topical steroids, silver nitrate, cryocautery and electrocautery varied in each study. Salt application did not cause side effects. The risk of bias was high in many RCTs.
DISCUSSION
While the majority of the interventions were effective in treating umbilical granuloma, salt application appears to be simple and effective, with minimal complications.
Topics: Humans; Infant; Administration, Topical; Granuloma; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
PubMed: 34333576
DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-04-20-5371 -
Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica :... Aug 2019
Meta-Analysis
Topics: Adult; Cautery; Databases, Factual; Drug Combinations; Electrocoagulation; Embolism; Endoscopy; Endovascular Procedures; Epistaxis; Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; Humans; Laser Therapy; Silver Nitrate; Tranexamic Acid
PubMed: 30933179
DOI: 10.14639/0392-100X-2155