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Persistent subcutaneous oedema and aseptic fatty tissue necrosis after using octenisept.

C J Schupp¹, S Holland-Cunz

¹University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie

|June 6, 2009

Summary

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Prolonged swelling and tissue damage occurred in children treated with the antiseptic Octenisept for deep wounds. Further investigation is recommended before using Octenisept in wound cavities due to potential adverse effects.

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Area of Science:

Paediatric Medicine
Wound Care
Antiseptic Efficacy

Background:

Octenisept is a widely used antiseptic for wound management.
Its broad antimicrobial effect makes it suitable for various indications.
This study investigates adverse events associated with Octenisept use in children.

Observation:

Three pediatric patients experienced prolonged, aseptic, non-painful subcutaneous tissue swelling and edema after Octenisept wound lavage.
Symptoms persisted for weeks, independent of general infection parameters.
Biopsy revealed aseptic inflammation, edema, and partial tissue necrosis.

Findings:

Adverse tissue reactions, including aseptic fatty tissue necrosis and edema, were observed following Octenisept application in deep wounds.
These reactions were not responsive to surgical revision or antibiotic therapy.
The pathobiological mechanism underlying these reactions remains unclear.

Implications:

The study suggests a potential link between Octenisept use in wound cavities and adverse tissue reactions.
Recommendations include avoiding Octenisept in wound cavities pending further investigation.
Current treatments for these reactions are inadequate, with slow resolution times.