Post Procedure Urinary Tract Infection after Urodynamic

Abstract

Introduction: Urodynamic pressure flow study is invasive investigation to assess lower urinary tract symptoms. We evaluated risk of UTI after the procedure. Patients and Methods:We conducted prospective evaluation of patients coming for urodynamic study. Patients with symptomatic and dipstick test positive UTI were excluded. Patients were assessed by post procedure MSU and symptom questionnaire.Results: Rate of infection was 5.6% with no significant relationship to other parameters. Conclusion:Data is comparable and routine antibiotics are not recommended.