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Comparison of Chest Tube Wound Closure: Comparison Between Purse String Method and Plug Method.

NCT07319572 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 246

Last updated 2026-01-06

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Summary

This prospective, comparative clinical study evaluates two techniques of chest tube wound closure-purse-string suture and the simple suture/plug method-to determine differences in cosmetic outcomes, wound complications, and overall patient satisfaction following chest tube removal. The study aims to identify the closure technique that provides optimal wound healing with fewer postoperative complications.

Conditions

  • Pneumothorax
  • Hemothorax
  • Chest Tube
  • Chest Tube Removal
  • Purse String
  • Plug Method

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Purse string suture closure

PURSE STRING METHOD OF CLOSURE: A circumferential suture is placed around the chest tube insertion site before or after tube removal. The suture is tightened like a drawstring to approximate the skin edges and close the wound. This method provides an air-tight seal but often results in a puckered, circular scar. PLUG METHOD OF CLOSURE: After chest tube removal, the tract is allowed to collapse naturally and is gently plugged with a small gauze piece impregnated with petroleum jelly.

PROCEDURE

Plug method closure

An impregnable gauze which is made airtight by coating it in petroleum jelly is swiftly placed over the chest wound site as the chest tube is removed and an air tight dressing done.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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