Surgical intervention is studied
Conditions
Interventions
In the group where a dressing is applied, a dressing consists of a non adherent bandage will be applied over the incision that will be covered by a bulky absorbent layer and a stretchable adhesive. (e
Sponsors
Dr. L.L.N.R.Lekamge
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All the patient who gives the consent and does not fall in the exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: *Patients who do not give their consent to participate *Known infection or fever at the time of surgery *Dribbling for > 24 hours *Previous hypertrophic scar or a keloid *Patients currently on antibiotics or steroids *Patient and or the surgeon preference of either method *Immune suppressed patients or any medical condition in need of addition of antibiotics *Emergency surgeries where there is not enough time to obtain informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surgical site complications •Wound disruption •Wound erythema •Wound discharge •Haematoma or seroma formation (To determine the occurrence of surgical site infection ) [] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perception of post operative pain, nursing time and cosmetic appearance after 8 weeks. [] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactDr. L.L.N.R.Lekamge
Registrar (Obs & Gyn)
Outcome results
None listed