[Flash antibiotic prophylaxis in endoscopic resections of the prostate: cefamandole versus ceftriaxone]

Cah Anesthesiol. 1991;39(1):29-33.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The aim of this study is to compare the efficiency of Cefamandole and Ceftriaxone in short-term antibioprophylaxis after transurethral prostatectomy. Ceftriaxone reduces significatively postoperative febrile reactions, although no difference is seen between the 2 regimens: 27% in group Cefamandole versus 18% in group Ceftriaxone. Postoperative urinary tract infections do not depend neither on time resection nor on weight of resected tissues. Bladder catheter removal should be treated by short-term antibiotics in order to further reduce postoperative infections.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cefamandole / therapeutic use*
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatectomy*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Cefamandole
  • Ceftriaxone