Bacteremia and bacteriuria after transrectal prostatic biopsy.

Abstract

To determine the efficacy of parenteral gentamicin versus povidone-iodine enema (P.I.E.) in preventing infectious complications, a randomized study was undertaken in 40 patients undergoing transrectal needle prostatic biopsy. In 69 per cent of patients not receiving P.I.E. bacteremia developed, and 32 per cent acquired bacteriuria; whereas only 19 per cent of patients given P.I.E. alone or in combination with gentamicin because bacteremic, and 9.5 per cent had postbiopsy bacteriuria. Thus, P.I.E. provided a safe and effective means for preventing most bacteremia and bacteriuria associated with transrectal biopsy of the prostate.

• Authors: R W Brown, J J Warner, B I Turner, L F Harris, R H Alford
• Journal: Urology (Urology) Vol. 18 Issue 2 Pg. 145-8 (Aug 1981) ISSN: 0090-4295 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7269016 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Bacteriuria (etiology)
• Biopsy, Needle (adverse effects, methods)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Prospective Studies
• Prostate (pathology)
• Random Allocation
• Sepsis (etiology)