DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i09.012

Pages: 1385-1387

Background: Umbilical granuloma is one of the commonest presentations in the pediatric surgery outdoor. Persistent drainage or moisture involving the umbilicus is chief complaint. If umbilical granuloma remains untreated, it could ooze and present with persisting irritation for several months. The main concern has been over avoidance of surgery in infants with umbilical granuloma. Different protocols have been proposed from time to time. Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of copper sulphate on umbilical granuloma in infants. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 25 infants with umbilical granuloma. In all patients Copper sulphate applied once over the Umbilical granuloma for 5 minutes. A sterile gauze and adhesive bandage were applied after cleaning of copper sulphate application. Treatments were administered in outpatient settings, and the patients were followed up at 1 week, and 2 weeks interval to record the outcome. Result: All 25 cases responded well to this approach with complete resolution of lesions. No major complication or recurrence was noted in follow-up. Conclusion: The use of copper sulphate in treating umbilical granuloma is simple, cost-effective, curative, and safe.