Antibiotic prophylaxis prior to urodynamic study in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. Is there an indication?

Study Design: Retrospective cohort of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) that have been hospitalized for physical-functional rehabilitation purposes.

Objectives: To compare the incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) after urodynamic study (UDS) in three hospitals that adopted different protocols with regard to the preparation of patients.

Setting: Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals, Brazil.

Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy.

Aims: The focus of this study was to evaluate urodynamic findings and possible renal damage in children with cerebral palsy and urinary symptoms.

Methods: Children with cerebral palsy and lower urinary tract symptoms were studied. Patients were submitted to urodynamic evaluation, urine examination, measurement of serum creatinine, and renal and urinary tract ultrasonography.