An interventional study of Everted suture technique and Non-everted suture technique in Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma, sponsored by University of California, Davis. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2015-04-16.
Sponsored by University of California, Davis · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
The investigators hypothesize that everting wound edges while suturing surgical sites will result in more aesthetic scars. Additionally, we also hypothesize that small to moderate wound irregularities present at 3 months will resolve by 6 months after surgery with no intervention
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Exclusion Criteria:
Technique that everts the skin; the edges will sit up against each other in a little peak, raised above the surrounding skin.
Procedure: Everted suture technique
Surgical wound will be approximated such that the suture line is flat relative to the surrounding skin.
Procedure: Non-everted suture technique
Everted versus non-everted suturing techniques
Primary outcome measures for this study are the post operative scar width measured at 1 cm from the midline on both sides of the scar.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Mean score of sum of 2 blinded observers POSAS scores
The mean summed total of two blinded reviewers Physician Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) scores for each side of the wound.
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Scar measurements (height, width, length)
Scar volume will be measured in centimeters on both sides of the wound
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Scar induration
Scar induration area will be measured in centimeters for both sides of the wound
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Scar erythema
Scar erythema area will be measured in centimeters for both sides of the wound
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Wound contour irregularities
Wound contour irregularities will be measured in terms of volume in cubic centimeters via a length, width and height measurement
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Stand cone volume
The volume of standing cones will be measured via length, width and height measurements in centimeters
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Uneven edge measurement
The area of uneven edges will be measured via a length x height measurement in centimeters
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Hyperpigmentation area
areas of hyperpigmentation will be measured via a length x width measurement in centimeters
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Infection
Infections occurring anytime during the study period will be recorded
Time frame: up to 6 months
wound dehiscence
incidence of wound infection will be recorded anytime during the study period
Time frame: up to 6 months
spitting sutures
spitting sutures will be counted for each side of the wound at 3 and 6 months
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
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