The Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Wound Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Stoma Reversal: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Patients undergoing stoma reversal may experience surgical site infections and poor scarring. A purse-string closure approach may lower the incidence of surgical site infections due to its inherent ability to drain wound exudates. This study compared the frequency of surgical site infections and the cosmetic outlook of the scar among patients undergoing stoma reversal with linear and purse-string skin closure techniques.

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Article · Oct 2023 · 1 min read

In brief

This randomized controlled trial evaluates purse-string versus conventional linear closure techniques in stoma reversal surgery, focusing on surgical site infection rates and scar cosmesis. The purse-string method's drainage capability may reduce infection risk compared to standard closure approaches.

Purse-string closure may reduce surgical site infections after stoma reversal by facilitating wound drainage.
Conventional linear closure and purse-string techniques differ in infection rates and cosmetic outcomes.
Wound closure technique selection impacts both infection risk and scar appearance in stoma reversal patients.

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