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Prospective randomised study on management of perianal abscesses comparing open drainage with American technique

Prospective randomised study on management of perianal abscesses comparing open drainage with American technique

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN68256868
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2003-01-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Surgery: Perianal abscess Surgery Abscess of anal and rectal regions

Interventions

Prospective randomised, controlled trial. Random allocation to: 1. Open drainage 2. American technique

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Those patients who present with perianal abscesses to an acute surgical ward will be approached for participation in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pain score 2. Time to return to normal activity 3. Time to return to normal work 4. Wound healing time 5. Quality of life 6. Recurrence 7. Fistula rate—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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