ro13-9904 and Prostatic-Diseases

To evaluate the efficacy of single-dose antibiotic prophylaxis in transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).. A total of 139 patients were entered into a prospective randomized trial comparing single-dose antibiotic prophylaxis with no antibiotic before surgery. Twelve patients were excluded because they had significant bacteriuria before surgery (defined as > or = 10(5) bacteria/mL). Of the remaining 127 patients, 62 were allocated to the single-dose group (A) and 65 to the no-antibiotic group (B). All 62 patients in group A received 1 g of ceftriaxone intravenously 1-2 h before surgery with the anaesthetic premedication, the 65 in group B receiving none. Urine cultures were collected post-operatively as the catheter was removed and again 4 weeks after hospitalization.. The incidence of post-operative bacteriuria was statistically significantly different, occurring in five patients (9%) in group A and 16 patients (26%) in group B (Fisher's exact test, one-tail P = 0.009). There was no significant difference between the groups 4 weeks after hospitalization. The overall incidence of bacteriuria post-operatively and 4 weeks after hospitalization was 11 patients (18%) in group A and 22 patients (34%) in group B (P = 0.03).. Single-dose antibiotic prophylaxis with 1 g of ceftriaxone intravenously is effective in patients undergoing TURP and is recommended for such surgery.

Topics: Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Bacteriuria; Ceftriaxone; Cephalosporins; Hospitalization; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Male; Premedication; Prospective Studies; Prostatectomy; Prostatic Diseases

Topics: Abscess; Administration, Oral; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ceftriaxone; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Klebsiella Infections; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Male; Prostatic Diseases; Prostatic Hyperplasia; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Abscess of the prostate has become increasingly rare due to modern antibiotics and a decreasing incidence of gonococcal infections. It is still difficult to diagnose the disorder on clinical grounds. Diagnosis is often made after Ultrasound examination. We report 2 cases of prostatic abscess and review etiopathogenic factors, clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon entity.

Topics: Abscess; Amikacin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ceftriaxone; Ciprofloxacin; Diagnosis, Differential; Dysuria; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prostate; Prostatic Diseases; Ultrasonography; Urinary Retention