Sutures coated with antiseptic pomade to prevent bacterial colonization: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess if an antiseptic pomade could reduce the bacterial colonization on multifilament sutures.

Study Design: A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 40 volunteer patients of both sexes aged 18-70, randomly separated into experimental (n = 20) and control (n = 20) groups. The experimental group received pomade-coated sutures (iodoform + calendula) and the control group uncoated sutures.