Topical antiseptic at time of transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy is associated with fewer severe clinical infections and improves antibiotic stewardship

Topical antiseptic at time of transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy is associated with fewer severe clinical infections and improves antibiotic stewardship

Background: The 2017 AUA White Paper on prevention of prostate needle biopsy (PNB) complications highlights an algorithm for reducing procedural related infections. The incorporation of topical rectal antiseptic (TRS) at time of transrectal PNB is listed as one such modality. We present data on over...

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Main Authors: Shayann Ramedani, Joseph Y. Clark, John J. Knoedler, Susan MacDonald, Matthew G. Kaag, Suzanne B. Merrill, Jay D. Raman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Prostate International
Subjects:
Infection
Prostate biopsy
Prostate cancer
Transrectal ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2287888221000271

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