Management of bartholin gland cyst and abscess: marsupialization or word catheter.

• Conditions: bartholinitis; swelling of the labia; 10016417

• Registration Number: NL-OMON34700
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Patients visiting the outpatient clinic with a symptomatic cyst or abscess of the bartholin gland, which requires surgical treatment at the moment.

Exclusion Criteria

- patients who don't give their informed consent
- patients with contraindications for one of the procedures at the time of randomization ( for example: patients with contraindication for general anesthaesia)
- patients who do not master dutch or english language
- Patients who are younger than 18 years of age and mentally competent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Recurrence rate of cysts or abscess of the bartholin gland 1 year after<br /><br>treatment.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Which treatment option (marsupialization or word catheter) is preferred by the<br /><br>patient?<br /><br>Which treatment option (marsupialization or word catheter) gives the least pain<br /><br>during and after the procedure?</p><br>