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

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.

NCT Number	NCT07335835
Lead Sponsor	Assiut University
Conditions	Purse-String Suture, Wound Closure Technique, Conventional Wound Closure, Stoma Reversal Procedure, Pediatric Surgery
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2026-01
Primary Completion	2027-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-13