Does Leaving the Biopsy Needle in Povidone-Iodine Solution Reduce Infective Complications after Biopsy?

Aim. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether leaving the biopsy needle used during prostate needle biopsy in 10% povidone-iodine (betadine) solution affects the infectious complications forming after biopsy. Material and Method. This study retrospectively evaluated the data of 176 patients with...

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Main Authors: Erdal Benli, Abdullah Cirakoglu, Ercan Ogreden, Yeliz Cetinkol, Mustafa Kerem Calgin, Ali Ayyildiz, Ahmet Yüce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Advances in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6841837