Comparison 2. Topical antimicrobial agent (non‐dressing) compared with non‐antimicrobial topical agent (non‐dressing).

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Proportion of wounds healed: medium term follow‐up	3	112	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	2.82 [0.56, 14.23]
2 Resolution of infection: medium term follow‐up	1	40	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.16 [0.54, 2.51]
3 Surgical resection: medium term follow‐up	1	34	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.67 [0.47, 5.90]