Honey as A Wound Care Modality in Treating Deep Neck Space Abscess
Honey as A Wound Care Modality in Treating Deep Neck Space Abscess: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Gadjah Mada University
36 participants
Jun 19, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of honey as a treatment for deep neck space abscesses, comparing it to standard wound care methods. Conducted as a randomized clinical trial, it aims to determine whether honey can offer a viable alternative or improvement in managing this condition. The research assesses outcomes related to healing, infection control, and overall patient recovery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Deep neck abscess patients over 18 years old with or without comorbidities except for malignant diseases
Exclusion Criteria3
- Patients who refused intervention
- Patients who underwent vacuum-assisted closure (VAC)
- Patients with incomplete medical records
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Interventions
Honey has a long-standing reputation for promoting wound healing and offers a more economical treatment modality. Nusantara Honey, a GMP-certified product available on the market, met our criteria for quality and safety.
PHMB is an antimicrobial polymer that is effective against intracellular and biofilm forms of S. aureus. PHMB is quite effective in the treatment of wounds in deep neck abscesses.
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NCT06562257