Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urology with special reference to the new Quinolones
This monograph gives an excellent review of the issue of antimicrobial prophylaxis in urol ogy and the use of the new fluoroquinolones in urology. The development of the fluoro quinolones has had a profound effect in urology, specifically because of the unique phar macokinetics of the fluoroquino...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Heidelberg
Steinkopff
1992, 1992
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1992 |
| Series: | Fortschritte der Urologie und Nephrologie
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I. Introduction
- 1.1. Author’s Publications Referred to in Text
- 1.2. Historical Background
- 1.3. Problems of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urology
- II. General Considerations
- 2.1. Definitions
- 2.2. Pathophysiology of Infection
- 2.3. Specifics of Antimicrobial Agents to be Used in Prophylaxis
- 2.4. Role of Quinolones
- 2.5. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
- III. In Vitro Studies
- 3.1. Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC)
- 3.2. Influence of Various Factors on MIC
- IV. Animal Studies
- 4.1. Drug Penetration into Various Tissues
- 4.2. Timing, Dosing, and Duration Studies
- 4.3. Bladder Irrigation Studies
- V. Human Studies and Review of the Literature
- 5.1. Catheterization and Urethral Dilatation
- 5.2. Endourologic Procedures
- 5.3. Open Surgery
- 5.4. Various Urologic Procedures
- 5.5. Various High-Risk Conditions
- VI. Literature
- VII. Summary
- VIII. Acknowledgements
- IX. Reprints of Papers I - VII.