Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate (TRUSP) remains the primary procedure for the accurate histologic diagnosis of prostate cancer. Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are still recommended as the agents of choice for…
Infection of artificial joint replacements and heart valves is an uncommon but serious complication encountered anytime after the implantation of these prostheses. It is known that bacteremia can lead to…
Mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) and antibiotics (oral and/or intravenous) have historically been used to decrease infectious complications in surgeries that involve manipulation of bowel or potential risk of injury. The…
Sarah C. Flury, MD, Editor Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD, Editor The challenge to tailor antibiotic choices to the individual patient as well as the specific procedure is ever increasing in…
Samir S. Taneja, MD, Consulting Editor Infection is a problem ubiquitous to medicine, but antisepsis carries a unique role in the evolution of Urology as a medical specialty. Prior to…
