Intravesical Gentamicin: An Option for Therapy and Prophylaxis against Recurrent UTIs and Resistant Bacteria in Neurogenic Bladder Patients on Intermittent Catheterization
Elena Andretta, Raffaele Longo, Massimo Balladelli, Camilla Sgarabotto, Dino Sgarabotto
Abstract
This is a retrospective study of our experience with Gentamicin intravesical instillation as therapy and prophylaxis in patients with lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) undergoing clean intermittent catheterization because of a neurogenic bladder. It is an alternative therapy when all other systemic treatments have failed as it is still an off-label prescription.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGentamicinUrinary systemAntibiotic prophylaxisClean Intermittent CatheterizationMedical prescriptionUrinary catheterizationUrinary bladderAntibioticsUrologySurgeryInternal medicinePharmacologyBiologyMicrobiologyUrinary Tract Infections ManagementUrinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchPelvic floor disorders treatments