Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated versus alginate dressings after pilonidal sinus excision: a randomized clinical trial (SORKYSA study).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disease of the pilonidal sinus is a common condition that affects mainly young adults. Options for management include excision of the sinus tracts, leaving the wound open to heal by secondary intention. The aim of this study was to compare wound healing with dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated dressings versus alginate dressings.

Methods

This multicentre trial randomized consecutive patients undergoing surgery for pilonidal disease to postoperative wound care with either DACC-coated or alginate dressings. The primary outcome was the proportion of wounds healed after 75 days. Secondary outcomes were the local status of wounds during the healing process, the quality assessment of the dressings by the patient, and the time needed to return to usual activities.

SUBMITTER: Romain B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7093794 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature