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Comparison of Loop and Primary Incision&Drainage Techniques in the Emergency Department

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Skin Abscess
Registration Number
NCT02286479
Lead Sponsor
Kocaeli University
Brief Summary

Skin abscesses are among the most common soft tissue infections cause emergency room visits frequently. Management of abscess drainage and prevent further complications are important entities for emergency physicians. Historically primary incision and drainage (I\&D) technique has found very effective method of abscess drainage, however a novel technique loop drainage holds promising. The purpose of our study is comparison efficacy of I\&D and loop drainage techniques in patients with cutaneous abscess.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients presenting to Kocaeli University Emergency Department with cutaneous abscess.
  • Providing written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Under 18 years of age.
  • Immunosuppressive patients.
  • Using medications have effects on wound healing.
  • Abscess is not recognizable by bedside ultrasound.
  • Lidocaine allergy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Abscess Resolution7 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Procedure Timeintraoperative

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kocaeli University Medical Faculty Emergency Medicine Department

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Kocaeli, Turkey

Kocaeli University Medical Faculty Emergency Medicine Department
🇹🇷Kocaeli, Turkey

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