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Evidence-based adoption of purse-string skin closure for stoma wounds.


ABSTRACT: Background:Opinion is divided on the optimal technique of skin closure after stoma reversal as most conventional techniques compromise either on speed/neatness of wound apposition or on the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI). Evidence suggests that purse-string skin closure (PSSC) may achieve both objectives. This study aims to compare conventional primary closure (PC) with PSSC to determine the efficacious technique for stoma wound closure. Methods:Patients undergoing stoma reversal between April 2015 and September 2017 were prospectively studied. Patients were divided into two groups based on the technique of skin closure (PC or PSSC). The following parameters were assessed: SSI, hospital stay, additional outpatient visit, wound healing time and patient satisfaction based on a standardised questionnaire. Results:Forty one patients underwent stoma reversal (20 PSSC vs 21 PC). Wound infection, need for wound care, length of hospital stay, healing time and scar size were significantly less, whereas average patient wound satisfaction scores were significantly more in the PSSC group. Conclusion:Purse-string skin closure (PSSC) proves efficacious and hence merits adoption as the technique of choice for closure of stoma wounds.

SUBMITTER: Behuria N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7244863 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Evidence-based adoption of purse-string skin closure for stoma wounds.

Behuria Nilotpal N   Banerjee Jayant Kumar JK   Ghosh Sita Ram SR   Kulkarni Shrirang Vasant SV   Saranga Bharathi Ramanathan R  

Medical journal, Armed Forces India 20190603 2


<h4>Background</h4>Opinion is divided on the optimal technique of skin closure after stoma reversal as most conventional techniques compromise either on speed/neatness of wound apposition or on the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI). Evidence suggests that purse-string skin closure (PSSC) may achieve both objectives. This study aims to compare conventional primary closure (PC) with PSSC to determine the efficacious technique for stoma wound closure.<h4>Methods</h4>Patients undergoing sto  ...[more]

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