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Purse String Versus Conventional Wound Closure Techniques in Children Undergoing Stoma Reversal

NCT07335835 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-01-13

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial compares purse-string versus conventional linear skin closure techniques in children undergoing stoma reversal surgery. The primary aim is to assess surgical site infection rates within 30 days and scar cosmesis at 3 months using the Manchester Scar Scale. Fifty patients (25 per group) will be randomized at Assiut University Pediatric Surgery Department to determine if purse-string closure reduces infections and improves scarring.

Conditions

  • Purse-String Suture
  • Wound Closure Technique
  • Conventional Wound Closure
  • Stoma Reversal Procedure
  • Pediatric Surgery

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Purse-string skin closure

During stoma reversal, internal layers closed standardly; subcutaneous tissue closed with continuous Vicryl purse-string suture, skin with Prolene purse-string suture. Distinguishes from linear closure by circular tightening technique to reduce SSI risk and improve cosmesis in pediatric patients.

PROCEDURE

Conventional linear skin closure

During stoma reversal, skin wound closed with simple interrupted 3-0 Prolene sutures after standard internal and subcutaneous closure. Serves as active comparator to purse-string method; standard technique associated with higher SSI rates.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
0 Months
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-31
Primary Completion
2027-01-31
Completion
2027-02-28

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