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Iodoformgauze topical applications are often used to wound infections. We report a postoperative epidural abscess with delirium due to iodoformgauze topical application in an open wound. We had inserted an epidural catheter in 79-year-old man with an epidural abscess. After proper drainage, iodoformgauze was used to cover for the abscess. He suffered consciousness disturbance for 12 days postoperatively. Suspecting iodoform toxicity, we checked protein binding iodine (PBI) and total serum iodine. PBI was 14.5μg/dl and total serum iodine 152μg/dl. We stopped iodoformgauze use, and the man's consciousness cleared, indicating the importance of watching for side effects such as consciousness disturbance when using iodoformgauze.
