Skipping painful packing after abscess drainage? study tests if It's just as good
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested if leaving a drained perianal abscess cavity unpacked is as effective as the traditional, painful method of packing it with gauze. Researchers compared pain levels, hospital stay length, and recurrence rates in 44 adult patients. The goal was to find a less pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC