Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urology with special reference to the new Quinolones by T. Gasser.

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Gasser, T. (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg : Steinkopff : Imprint: Steinkopff, 1992.
Edition:	1st ed. 1992.
Series:	Fortschritte der Urologie und Nephrologie, 27 Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:	Urology. Infectious diseases. Nephrology. Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:	Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:	Loaded electronically. Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.

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.

Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urology with special reference to the new Quinolones by T. Gasser.

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