Urinary infection following out-patient flexible cystoscopy.
Of 161 flexible cystoscopies performed in an out-patient endoscopy suite, the incidence of urinary tract infection was 7.5%. Infection rates were higher in patients with a history of previous urinary tract infection or where an additional procedure was also performed. No difference was noted between the infection rates in men and women.
Clark
K R
KR
Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Higgs
M J
MJ
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000209:etiology*; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications