Comparison of three surgical techniques for internal angular dermoid cysts: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare the outcomes of three techniques for removing internal angular dermoid cysts: lid crease, sub-brow, and direct mini-incision.

Methods

In this single-center trial, 47 children with internal angular dermoids were enrolled and randomly assigned to one of three surgical groups: group A, sub-brow, group B, lid crease, and group C, direct mini-incision. Outcome measures were operative time, postoperative scar quality using Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES), scar visibility, and family satisfaction.

Results

In each group, fifteen patients completed follow-up and were analysed. The operation time (median/IQR) in Group C was significantly shorter (10/5 min) compared with group A (25/10 min) and B (35/20 min) (p < 0.001). Group B had the least visible

SUBMITTER: Diab MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9674663 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature