Cited 4 times since 2003 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC Indian journal of pediatrics, Volume 70, Issue 8, 1 1 2003, Pages 675-677 Single dose povidone-iodine on thyroid functions and urinary iodine excretion. Yilmaz D, Teziç HT, Zorlu P, Firat S, Bilaloğlu E, Kutlu AO
The effect of single dose povidone-iodine on serum thyrotropin and thyroxine levels and urinary iodine excretion in 30 preterm, 40 full-term newborns and 50 infants at Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital was studied. There was no significant change of thyroid function in any of the groups (p>0.05). Urinary iodine excretion in preterm and full-term groups elevated significantly (p<0.05). The authors conclude that patients who receive single dose povidone-iodine for skin disinfection are not at risk for thyroid disorders.
