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

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Conditions studied: Purse-String Suture, Wound Closure Technique, Conventional Wound Closure, Stoma Reversal Procedure, Pediatric Surgery

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07335835

Run by

Assiut University

People needed

50

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2027-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-13

Who can join

Age: any, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 1 month to 18 years undergoing stoma reversal after informed consent obtained from parents.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with divided stomas .
• Patients who will lost to follow-up.
• Patients who will develop anastomotic leakage, organ/space SSI.

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