Topical application of povidone‐iodine before wound closure is associated with significant increase in serum iodine level

@article{Wong2011TopicalAO,
  title={Topical application of povidone‐iodine before wound closure is associated with significant increase in serum iodine level},
  author={Randolph H L Wong and Vivien Wong and Emily C. W. Hung and Ping-yin. Lee and Calvin S H Ng and Innes Y. P. Wan and Malcolm John Underwood},
  journal={Surgical Practice},
  year={2011},
  volume={15}
}
Aim:  To determine serum iodine level before and after local application of povidone‐iodine before wound closure in cardiac surgery patients. Povidone‐iodine is a popular antiseptic solution that has been widely used in perioperative wound management of surgical patients. Despite its widespread usage, little is known concerning the absorption profile and potential systemic toxicity. 
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