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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Ureteroscopy is a common procedure for urinary stone management.
  • Patients with neurogenic bladder may have increased risk of infectious complications.
  • Evidence suggests higher rates of febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) post-ureteroscopy in neurogenic bladder patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare febrile UTI rates after ureteroscopy in patients with neurogenic bladder versus those with normal bladder function.
  • To identify risk factors for infectious complications following ureteroscopy in these populations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 467 ureteroscopies performed between June 2013 and May 2016.
  • Data collected included neurogenic bladder status, bladder management, and upper tract decompression.
  • Febrile UTI defined as hospital admission within 1 week post-surgery due to fever.

Main Results:

  • Febrile UTI rates were significantly higher in neurogenic bladder patients (9%) compared to controls (1.4%).
  • Catheter-dependent neurogenic bladder patients had higher febrile UTI rates.
  • Nephrostomy tube use in normal bladders increased UTI risk to levels comparable with catheter-dependent neurogenic bladders.

Conclusions:

  • Catheterization and subsequent bacterial colonization appear to be significant risk factors for febrile UTIs post-ureteroscopy.
  • This risk extends to non-neurogenic patients, suggesting bacterial colonization is a key underlying factor.
  • Infectious complications in neurogenic bladder patients are likely multifactorial, with colonization playing a major role.