JOURNAL ARTICLE

Risk Factors Analysis and Pathogen Distribution of Urinary Tract Infection in Patients Undergoing Cutaneous Ureterostomy After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer.

  • Published In: Biological Research for Nursing, 2024, v. 26, n. 3. P. 361 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Zhu, Mu-Rong; Hong, Han-Xia; Cheng, Jing-Ru; Tang, Jing; Lu, Tong; Xie, Rui 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on identifying risk factors and the bacterial profile of postoperative urinary tract infections (UTIs) in bladder cancer patients who underwent cutaneous ureterostomy following radical cystectomy. In a retrospective study of 137 patients, independent risk factors for UTIs included older age, lower proficiency in ostomy care knowledge, less frequent ureteral stent replacement, ureteral stent dislodgement, urine immersion at the stent's outer end, and longer ostomy bag replacement intervals. Among 55 pathogenic isolates from infected patients, gram-negative bacteria predominated, with Proteus mirabilis being the most common. The findings suggest that patient education and careful management of ureteral stents and ostomy bags are important for reducing postoperative UTIs in this population.

Additional Information

  • Source:Biological Research for Nursing. 2024/07, Vol. 26, Issue 3, p361
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1099-8004
  • DOI:10.1177/10998004241226948
  • Accession Number:177518502
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