Clinical Trial: Comparison Between Laying Open and Sinus Excision of Pilonidal Sinus - a Randomized Study
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Comparison Between Laying Open and Sinus Excision of Pilonidal Sinus - a Randomized Study
Brief Summary: A pilonidal sinus is a cyst or abscess near or on the natal cleft of the buttocks that often contains hair and skin debris. The condition is common and requires surgery to be cured. Several surgical procedures are described in literature. The most common surgical procedure in Sweden is excision of the sinus followed by suturing the subcutaneous tissue and skin. This method, however, has some problems regarding healing and recidives. Therefore this study is comparing the standard excision procedure to another surgical procedure, laying open. Healing frequency is the main variable, but postoperative pain, sick leave time and patient satisfaction is also measured.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Uppsala University
Current Primary Outcome: Healing frequency [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- pain according to a visual analogue scale [ Time Frame: 7 days ]
- scar/wound length [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Uppsala University
Dates:
Date Received: October 15, 2009
Date Started: October 2002
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 15, 2009
Last Verified: October 2009
