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Comparison of Chest Tube Wound Closure: Comparison Between Purse String Method and Plug Method.

This prospective, comparative clinical study evaluates two techniques of chest tube wound closure-purse-string suture and the simple suture/plug method-to determine differences in cosmetic outcomes, wound complications, and overall patient satisfaction following chest tube removal. The study aims to identify the closure technique that provides optimal wound healing with fewer postoperative complications.

Participants needed: 246
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical SciencesUpdated: Jan 6, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

All patients >18 years of age [+1]

Previous ipsilateral thoracic surgery [+2]