Common Salt, An Effective Remedy for Management of Umbilical Granuloma- An Observational Study

Sthapak, Eti; Upadhyaya, Vijai Datta; Kumar, Basant; Singh, Anita; Pandiata, Akash; Narngane, Kirti

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2020/43424.13702

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“…The table salt therapy was effective in this case and we adopted this as the first line treatment for subsequent cases using a standard protocol. 16 Even though the effectiveness of common salt for the treatment of umbilical granulomas was reportedly demonstrated almost five decades ago, 4,12,13 and the safety and efficacy was demonstrated in subsequent studies 9,11,17,18 , we did not come across any study on the use of table salt for the treatment of umbilical granuloma in Nigerian children and only one in an African child. 14 To promote the awareness and utilization of this cheap, effective, simple and safe treatment for umbilical granuloma we present the outcome of treatment of eight cases with table salt in our practice.…”

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“…It is noticed after cord separation, in an otherwise healthy child. [1][2][3] While it is often a cause of significant anxiety for caregivers, no prior research has demonstrated the natural course or any deleterious effect of untreated umbilical granuloma 4,5 . While the exact cause of umbilical granuloma remains unproven, this failure of normal process of epithelialization of the umbilical surface was associated with specific cord clamping practices and subclinical infection in some studies.…”

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“…1,[6][7][8] Umbilical Granuloma has been successfully treated with cautery (Chemical and Electrocautery), Cryotherapy and Surgical excision. 1,4,9,10 The use of table salt is a relatively late addition to the modalities of treatment. Treatment with table salt has been demonstrated to be equally efficacious, more cost effective and safe.…”

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“…5,[11][12][13][14] Therapy using table salt has not been associated with a number of complications and disadvantages found with the use of other modalities of treatment such as repeated hospital visits, burns to normal tissue, potential damage to persis-tent vitelline structures, and requirement of equipment and technical expertise. 1,4,5,15 Table salt is postulated to exert a desiccant effect on the granuloma without significantly affecting the surrounding skin and subcutaneous tissues. 6,13 This study was prompted by the discovery of publications suggesting table salt as an alternative therapy, when we were faced with the challenge of getting silver nitrate or copper sulphate for chemical cautery.…”

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Effective home treatment of umbilical granuloma using table salt in African children

Ojeola¹,

Oyeyemi²

2022

Nig. J. Paed.

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Introduction: Following the adoption of home based, table salt treatment for Umbilical granuloma in our practice, we observed that there was a paucity of report on the use of table salt for the treatment of Umbilical granuloma in African children. We report the outcome of treatment of eight children treated with Table salt in our facility. Methods: We carried out a retrospective review of the medical records of infants who were diagnosed with umbilical granuloma and were managed using table salt in our hospital in 2019 and 2020. Additional data about diagnosis, treatment and outcome were extracted from records of electronic communications via emails and WhatsApp® between the Paediatrician and caregivers of these infants. Written informed consent of caregivers of the infants were obtained and the study received approval of the Research and Ethics Committee of our Hospital. Results: Nine infants were diagnosed with Umbilical granuloma during the study period but informed consent was obtained for eight of them. All eight children (100%) treated with table salt had resolution of umbilical granuloma confirmed at the end of the treatment period without any adverse event. Conclusion: Home based, Table salt treatment was found to be safe and effective treatment for umbilical granulomas among the children treated in our facility.

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Effective home treatment of umbilical granuloma using table salt in African children

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Oyeyemi²

2022

Nig. J. Paed.

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“…5,[11][12][13][14] Therapy using table salt has not been associated with a number of complications and disadvantages found with the use of other modalities of treatment such as repeated hospital visits, burns to normal tissue, potential damage to persistent vitelline structures, and requirement of equipment and technical expertise. 1,4,5,15 Table salt is postulated to exert a desiccant effect on the granuloma without significantly affecting the surrounding skin and subcutaneous tissues. 6,13 This study was prompted by the discovery of publications suggesting table salt as an alternative therapy, when we were faced with the challenge of getting silver nitrate or copper sulphate for chemical cautery.…”

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Effective home treatment of umbilical granuloma using table salt in African children

Ojeola¹,

Oyeyemi²

2022

Nig. J. Paed.

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Introduction: Following the adoption of home based, table salt treatment for Umbilical granuloma in our practice, we observed that there was a paucity of report on the use of table salt for the treatment of Umbilical granuloma in African children. We report the outcome of treatment of eight children treated with Table salt in our facility. Methods: We carried out a retrospective review of the medical records of infants who were diagnosed with umbilical granuloma and were managed using table salt in our hospital in 2016 and 2020. Additional data about diagnosis, treatment and outcome were extracted from records of electronic communications via emails and WhatsApp® between the Paediatrician and caregivers of these infants. Written informed consent of caregivers of the infants were obtained and the study received approval of the Research and Ethics Committee of our Hospital. Results: Nine infants were diagnosed with Umbilical granuloma during the study period but informed consent was obtained for eight of them. All eight children (100%) treated with table salt had resolution of umbilical granuloma confirmed at the end of the treatment period without any adverse event. Conclusion: Home based, Table salt treatment was found to be safe and effective treatment for umbilical granulomas among the children treated in our facility.

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Umbilical Granuloma: A case report

Emanah Victor Steve,

Okongko Anietienteabasi Okon

2023

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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After birth, remnants of the umbilical cord should separate spontaneously from the neonate within 1-2 weeks. However, in certain instances, following separation, a small red or pink moist bump forms in a neonate’s umbilical stump known as an umbilical granuloma. Treatment options include the application of silver nitrate, salt application, double-ligature technique, cryosurgery, and surgical excision. We present a 7 week old male with an umbilical granuloma treated with the double ligature technique using an absorbable suture with the disappearance of the lesion at a 1 week follow up visit. The ligature technique is one of several methods used in the treatment of umbilical granuloma. Although non-absorbable silk sutures are commonly used for this technique, absorbable sutures can be used for lesions with a narrow stalk.

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Common Salt, An Effective Remedy for Management of Umbilical Granuloma- An Observational Study

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Effective home treatment of umbilical granuloma using table salt in African children

Effective home treatment of umbilical granuloma using table salt in African children

Effective home treatment of umbilical granuloma using table salt in African children

Umbilical Granuloma: A case report

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