A new article in Urology (the Gold journal) addresses risk for complications after prostate biopsy in a recent series of > 2,500 biopsies conducted by physicians at a large urology practice in southern California — and what they did as a consequence. … READ MORE …
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According to a paper presented at the recent meeting of the European Association of Urology in Madrid, Spain, there seems to be a significant and ongoing rise in the global risk for infections associated with prostate biopsy (and particularly with the transrectal prostate biopsy). … READ MORE …
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A new paper in the Journal of Urology has concluded that standard universal antibiotic prophylaxis with ciprofloxacin can no longer provide optimal protection against Escherichia coli among men undergoing a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy (at least in the Chicago area). … READ MORE …
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A study just published in the April issue of the Journal of Urology appears to show clearly that “targeted” antimicrobial prophylaxis can significantly reduce the risk of infections associated with transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopies for risk of prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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In August 2011, the American Urological Association (AUA) updated its document “Best Practice Policy Statement on Urologic Surgery Antibiotic Prophylaxis,” including information about antibiotic propylaxis prior to a transrectal biopsy. … READ MORE …
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There are six news reports today, most of which can be dealt with quickly and briefly. They run the gamut from antibiotic prophylaxis prior to prostate biopsy to the effects of androgen deprivation therapy on cognition. … READ MORE …
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