Comparison of Infection and Urosepsis Rates of Ciprofloxacin and Ceftriaxone Prophylaxis before Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective and Randomised Study

This study aimed at determining the choice and administration duration of ideal antibiotic prophylaxis before percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) operation, a treatment modality for nephrolithiasis. The study included 90 patients who had no internal problem, yet had a negative urine culture and under...

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Main Authors: Demirtas, Abdullah, Yildirim, Yunus Emre, Sofikerim, Mustafa, Kaya, Esma Gunduz, Akinsal, Emre Can, Tombul, Sevket Tolga, Ekmekcioglu, Oguz, Gulmez, Ibrahim
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Scientific World Journal 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3539373/