Catheter-associated urinary tract infections in patients undergoing transurethral surgery.
A study of 75 patients undergoing transurethral surgery with relatively short-term urethral catheterization with a sterile closed gravity drainage system revealed a 72% over-all incidence of negative urine cultures after catheter removal. The combination of prophylactic use of antimicrobials and a standardized catheter care system is valuable for preventing catheter-associated bacteriuria.
Yamamoto
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Department of Urology, Nagoya University School of Medicine.
Natsume
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Miyake
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Mitsuya
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D011468:Prostatectomy; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents