Clinical Brief

Catheterization and Infection of the Urinary Tract in the Gynecologic Patient

Authors: JOHN B. NETTLES MD, STACY R. STEPHENS MD, JOHN P. CURLIN MD

Abstract

The authors offer a very helpful review of the hazards of repeated catheterization. However, at the same time they succinctly outline the indications for catheterization and practical methods of prophylaxis against infecting the urinary tract.

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