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Effect of Different Sitz Bath Methods on Perianal Abscess After Surgery

Not Applicable
Conditions
Perianal Abscess
Registration Number
NCT07142382
Lead Sponsor
The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University
Brief Summary

Perianal abscess is a purulent infection of the tissues surrounding the anal canal and rectum. The postoperative wound is prone to infection, and the literature indicates that hip bathing is helpful to prevent infection, reduce edema, and promote healing. Therefore, patients need to use a bidet for medical sitz bath to avoid infection and contamination. The bidet on the market is divided into ordinary type and rinse type (manual or electric). There are no high-quality studies comparing the effects of these sitz baths.

A prospective randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effects of regular sitz bath, manual irrigation, and electric irrigation. A total of 102 patients with perianal abscess in the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University between June 2025 and December 2025 were included in the study. The patients were 18-75 years old and underwent surgical treatment. Patients with recurrent abscess, anal fistula, mental disease, pregnant or lactating women, and diabetes were excluded. The patients were divided into general group, manual group and electric group by random number table method, with 34 cases in each group. All patients received hip bathing with 0.02% potassium permanganate solution at 41-43 ° C three times a day for 10-15 minutes each time after surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
102
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged between 18 and 75 years
  • Patients were diagnosed with perianal abscess
  • Underwent perianal abscess treatment
  • Underwent sitz bath after surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Recurrent perianal abscess
  • It is accompanied by anal fistula formation
  • The patient has mental illness
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Diabetes

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Wound healing timeDaily from Day 1 until complete epithelialization (max 60 days post-op)

The effectiveness of different sitbath methods in promoting recovery after perianal abscess was demonstrated by the healing time of the patient's surgical wound.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Complication incidenceTime Frame: Within 30 days postoperatively

Measurements include the incidence of postoperative bleeding, urinary retention, etc.

pain and swellingDay 1, 3, 5, 7, and Day 14±2

visual analog scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Putian University Affiliated Hospital

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Putian, China

Putian University Affiliated Hospital
🇨🇳Putian, China

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