Antibiotic prophylaxis in ultrasound guided transrectal prostate biopsy.
J Urol
; 157(6): 2199-200, 1997 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-9146614
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
A retrospective review of a large group of transrectal ultrasound guided biopsies was performed to determine the symptomatic urinary tract infection rate associated with a consistent and defined antibiotic prophylaxis regimen. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 4,439 biopsies was performed using an 18 gauge needle with ultrasound guidance. Patients were treated with 500 mg. ciprofloxacin twice daily for 8 doses beginning the day before biopsy.RESULTS:
Of 5 symptomatic urinary tract infections noted 3 were complicated.CONCLUSIONS:
These data demonstrate the low infection rate associated with this prophylaxis regimen.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Próstata
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Infecções Urinárias
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Biópsia por Agulha
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Ciprofloxacina
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Antibioticoprofilaxia
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Anti-Infecciosos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Urol
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article