umbilical granuloma
Conditions
Interventions
The umbilical cord clips were removed by the second day of life, once the umbilical stump had dried sufficiently. Infants were then assigned to a group (the disinfection group) in which the area aroun
Sponsors
other
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: We explained the procedure to parents both in writing and verbally, and confirmed their compliance during the one-month checkup. In addition, nurses explained and verified the disinfection procedure with the parents to ensure there was no information bias. The diagnosis of umbilical granuloma was made by four pediatric specialists who conducted the one-month checkup. Diagnostic criteria were standardized in advance, and the clinical evaluation was conducted after confirming diagnostic consistency. Umbilical granuloma was defined as cases in which red granulation tissue protruded from the umbilical fossa and exudate was observed.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cases transferred to the NICU; cases where informed consent was not obtained; cases where participants refused to participate in the study; cases excluded because primary outcome measures could not be assessed at the 1-month follow-up; and cases involving non-compliance with disinfection instructions or withdrawal of consent after it had been obtained
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence or absence of umbilical granuloma at the 1-month checkup | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All patients diagnosed with umbilical granuloma underwent ultrasound examination to evaluate the deep tissue structure of the umbilical fossa and the presence or absence of slow-flow blood. The absence of blood flow was also confirmed after treatment. As a control group, 15 infants without umbilical granulomas were randomly selected and underwent ultrasound evaluation using the same method. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactEita Tamanaha
Social Medical Corporation Yuai-kai Medical Department
Outcome results
None listed