Ceftriaxone as prophylaxis in endourology and extracorporal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL).
The high risk of infection in endourological surgery is caused by manipulation of the occluded and frequently infected upper urinary tract with instruments. The results show a significant decrease of infection by antibiotic prophylasix with ceftriaxone. However prophylaxis is not necessary in ESWL.
Kühn
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W
Department of Urology, Krankenhaus Am Urban, Berlin-West, FRG.
Michaelis
F
F
Bortfeld
S
S
Weissbach
L
L
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone