Which stitch works best for closing a Child's colostomy?

NCT ID NCT07411885

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 52 children who needed their colostomy reversed. Half had the stoma closed with full-thickness stitches, the other half with single-layer extramucosal stitches. The goal was to see which method caused fewer leaks or narrowing in the first month after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

surgical procedure (colostomy closure)

What this could lead to

If one method proves better, it could reduce complications like leaks or narrowing after colostomy reversal in children.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center study with only 52 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The follow-up was only 30 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorectal malformation intestinal obstruction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHUCHS, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 42000, Pakistan