Randomised trial comparing needle drainage of perianal abscess under local anaesthetic to conventional treatment by incision and drainage under general anaesthetic

Completed

• Conditions: Signs and Symptoms: Perianal sepsis; Signs and Symptoms; Perianal sepsis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN31631159
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with fluctuant perianal sepsis are recruited on presentation to Accident and Emergency

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diabetic patients
2. Patients under 16
3. Pregnant patients
4. Patients who are immunosuppressed
5. Patients with an obvious perianal fistula
6. Patients in whom other pathology is suspected (e.g. anal cancer)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified