Sitz bath with different concentrations of diluted povidone-iodine for prevention of perianal infection in patients with hematological malignancies undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial in a tertiary hospital in China

Key Points

• Sitz baths with different concentrations of povidone-iodine reduce the risk of perianal infections in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
• The treatment approach leverages a randomized controlled trial design to provide robust results regarding infection prevention.
• Patients treated with sitz baths show improved outcomes in managing perianal complications related to hematological malignancies and chemotherapy.
• This study suggests a practical preventive measure that could be beneficial in clinical settings for patients receiving chemotherapy.