Incidence and risk factors of postoperative urinary tract infection after uterosacral ligament suspension

• Published in: International Urogynecology Journal Vol. 23; no. 7; pp. 947 - 950
• Main Authors: Chung, Christopher P., Kuehl, Thomas J., Harris, Sheena K., McBride, Madeline M., Larsen, Wilma I., Yandell, Paul M., Shull, Bobby L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer-Verlag 01.07.2012; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Female; Gynecology; Humans; Incidence; Ligaments - surgery; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Middle Aged; Original Article; Pelvic Organ Prolapse - surgery; Postoperative Complications - epidemiology; Postoperative Complications - etiology; Postoperative Complications - prevention & control; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Urinary Catheterization - adverse effects; Urinary Tract Infections - epidemiology; Urinary Tract Infections - etiology; Urinary Tract Infections - prevention & control; Urology; Uterosacral ligament suspension; Postoperative interval; Urinary tract infection

Introduction and hypothesis We assessed the incidence of and risk factors for developing urinary tract infection (UTI) after uterosacral ligament suspension (USLS). Methods Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing USLS in 2008–2009 was performed. Postoperative UTI was defined as a positive urin...