Comparison of Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Linear Wound Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Stoma Reversal

Comparison of Outcome of Purse-string Versus Conventional Linear Wound Closure Techniques in Patients Undergoing Stoma Reversal

To compare outcomes of purse-string skin closure and conventional linear skin closure techniques in patients undergoing stoma reversal

Upon receiving permission from the ERC, children who fulfill the operational definitions and inclusion criteria will be enrolled in the research after informed consent. Children of both genders, age 8 months to 12 years, undergoing ileostomy or colostomy reversal will be included. All patients will be divided into two groups by lottery method by offering them to pick up slip. In group A patients, skin wound closure after stoma reversal will be done with technique of purse-string closure. In group B patients, skin closure after reversal will be done with technique of conventional linear closure. All procedures will be performed by the same. Outcome of surgery will be noted in every patient of both groups as per operational definition. This all data will be recorded on a specially designed proforma

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children of both genders
• 8 months to 12 years
• Undergoing ileostomy or colostomy reversal will be include

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Patients with Re-current stoma prolapse

  • Patients with Re-do stomas
  • Patients with underlying chronic inflammatory and neoplastic conditions (Tuberculosis, Maligency