Comparison of Two Suturing Methods in Appendectomy Repairs

Comparison of Subcuticular and Semi-matress Suture Size and Complications in Appendectomy Surgical Scar

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190813044523N1

Enrollment

Registered

2019-09-06

Start date

2019-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-10-07

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Conditions

Acute appendicitis. Acute appendicitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group A (Subcuticular suture): In this group of patients, after appendectomy, the subcutaneous tissue is repaired with absorbable stitches and then, the skin is going to b

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Uncomplicated acute appendicitis Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Immunodeficiency BMI<30 kg/m2

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Width of scar. Timepoint: One month after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Ruler.;Aesthetic of surgical scar. Timepoint: One month after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: VAS (visual analog scale).;Wound dehiscence. Timepoint: 3rd, 7th and month after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Physical examination by physician.;Pain at surgical site. Timepoint: 3rd and 7th day after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: VAS (visual analog scale).;Wound infection. Timepoint: 3rd and 7th day after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Physical examination by physician.	—

Measure

Time frame

Width of scar. Timepoint: One month after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Ruler.;Aesthetic of surgical scar. Timepoint: One month after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: VAS (visual analog scale).;Wound dehiscence. Timepoint: 3rd, 7th and month after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Physical examination by physician.;Pain at surgical site. Timepoint: 3rd and 7th day after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: VAS (visual analog scale).;Wound infection. Timepoint: 3rd and 7th day after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Physical examination by physician.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Hadizadeh Neisanghalb

Ramsar Campus - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

h.of.mohammad@gmail.com+98 11 5522 6108

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026