Pilonidal sinus. Pilonidal cyst and sinus without abscess
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years old with the first manifestation of pilonidal sinus disease one week after surgery Surgical wounds with a size of 4 x 4 cm and larger without infection
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pilonidal sinus with abscess formation Underlying chronic diseases that disrupt wound healing, such as diabetes and connective tissue diseases. Glucocorticoid consumption during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The time required for wound healing until the complete formation of the epithelium. Timepoint: After the initial visit one week after surgery, patients are examined two weeks later (i.e. the third week after surgery) and then weekly for 6 to 8 weeks (depending on the time required for wound healing). Method of measurement: Examination of wounds is performed by a single experienced nurse and familiar with the wound healing process who will receive the necessary training. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total cost for wound care, including the cost of purchasing dressings, antibiotics, and painkillers, as well as the cost of weekly visits. Timepoint: At the end of the study. Method of measurement: All these costs are calculated regardless of insurance, and the patients will be asked at each visit and compared in two groups at the end of the complete recovery process. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences