Systemic iodine levels increase with povidone-iodine irrigation, but does this affect thyroid functions? A case-control study

Abstract Background Intraoperative irrigation with diluted povidone iodine (PI) can be used to reduce the incidence of infection-related complications in arthroplasty surgeries. Since PI is associated with many interventions, especially skin antisepsis, its systemic effects are being studied. The ai...

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Published in:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Main Authors:	Mehmet Batu Ertan, Kerem Başarır, Hakan Kocaoğlu, Mehmet Yağız Ayduğan, Erdal Güngör
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Povidone iodine Periprosthetic joint infection Thyroid functions Urine iodine
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04877-8