A Meta-analysis of Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infections with Topical Application of Povidone Iodine Before Primary Closure.
Manuel López-CanoMiquel KraftAnna CurellMireia Puig-AsensioJosé BalibreaManuel Armengol-CarrascoJosep M García-AlaminoPublished in: World journal of surgery (2019)
There is no conclusive evidence for a strong recommendation of topical PVI before wound closure to prevent SSI.