Simple Use of the Suppository Type Povidone-Iodine Can Prevent Infectious Complications in Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy
Purpose. To determine the effect of simple use of suppository povidone-iodine on infectious complications after transrectal ultrasonography-guided biopsy of the prostate. Methods. All 481 patients are included and received antibiotic prophylaxis. Among them, 360 patients received povidone-iodine sup...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Urology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/750598 |