Variability in patient preparation for prostate biopsy among American urologists

Objectives. To assess the variability in patient preparation for prostate biopsy (PBX) among practicing American urologists. Methods. A survey was sent to 900 practicing American urologists randomly selected by the American Urological Association computer files. The survey asked about their pre-PBX...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1998-10, Vol.52 (4), p.644-646
Main Authors: Shandera, Kevin C, Thibault, Gregory P, Deshon, George E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Biopsy - adverse effects
Data Collection
Humans
Male
Practice Patterns, Physicians
Prostate - pathology
United States
Urinary Tract Infections - etiology
Urinary Tract Infections - prevention & control
Urology - methods
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Summary:Objectives. To assess the variability in patient preparation for prostate biopsy (PBX) among practicing American urologists. Methods. A survey was sent to 900 practicing American urologists randomly selected by the American Urological Association computer files. The survey asked about their pre-PBX protocol. Results. Approximately 63% (568 of 900) of the surveys were returned and showed considerable differences in pre-PBX protocol among those urologists. The pre-PBX regimen included prophylactic antibiotics in 98.6% and a cleansing rectal enema in 81%. Eleven different antibiotics were used, with 20 different doses and 23 different timing-duration regimens. Conclusions. The pre-PBX preparation is not standardized among American urologists.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(98)00313-6