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Packing Versus no Packing in Perianal Abscess

NCT07280962 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2025-12-15

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Summary

Perianal abscess is a common surgical emergency that causes significant pain and discomfort. The standard treatment involves incision and drainage (I\&D) of the abscess cavity, traditionally followed by packing to prevent re-accumulation of pus and to promote healing. However, packing is often painful, requires frequent dressing changes, and increases patient discomfort as well as healthcare costs. Recent studies suggest that leaving the cavity unpacked may result in similar healing outcomes while reducing postoperative pain and shortening the length of hospital stay. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the outcomes of packing versus no packing of the perianal abscess cavity following I\&D. The study will evaluate postoperative pain using the Visual Analogue Scale at 6, 12, and 24 hours, duration of hospital stay, and the recurrence rate within one month. The findings of this research are expected to guide evidence-based clinical practice by improving patient comfort, reducing hospital burden, and optimizing postoperative care protocols.

Conditions

  • Perianal Abccess

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Packing of perianal abccess with surgical gauze

Patients will undergo packing of perianal abcess after incision and drainage

PROCEDURE

Non-packing of perianal abccess

The patients in non-packing group received no packing of wound after drainage of parianal abccess.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • King Edward Medical University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-01
Primary Completion
2025-10-30
Completion
2025-10-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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