The effects of topical iodine containing antiseptics on thyroidal status of preterm versus term babies

Hudaoglu O. G., KALKAN UÇAR S., Atlihan F., Dizdarer C., Buyukgebiz A.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.30, no.6, pp.783-787, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.783-787
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the effect of iodine containing antiseptics on thyroid function for the first 3 weeks in non-very-low-birth weight preterm and term babies, and to evaluate their thyroid function and behavioral status 7 years later.