Which surgery heals faster? new trial compares closure vs open technique for pilonidal sinus

NCT ID NCT07311707

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study compared two common surgeries for pilonidal sinus, a painful skin condition near the tailbone. Sixty adults aged 20-50 were randomly assigned to either have the wound closed with stitches or left open to heal. The goal was to see which method leads to faster healing and fewer complications like infection or return of the sinus.

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Locations

  • Wasim Khan

    Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

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