E-Posters-10124_Shatkin

10124_Shatkin_Margolis

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This study aimed to investigate whether the prescription of cranberry juice capsules reduced the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with indwelling catheters following pelvic reconstructive surgery. The study involved a retrospective cohort analysis of women who underwent the surgery. The intervention group received cranberry capsules, while the control group did not. <br /><br />The results showed that the incidence of UTIs was high overall (72%) and did not differ significantly between the two groups. The addition of cranberry capsules did not reduce the incidence of postoperative UTIs in patients with postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following pelvic reconstructive surgery. <br /><br />The study found no significant relationships between age, body mass index (BMI), tobacco use, intraoperative estimated blood loss (EBL), surgical approach, duration of catheter use, and the development of UTIs.<br /><br />This study adds to existing research that suggests cranberry products may not be an effective non-antimicrobial therapy for UTI prevention. However, it should be noted that the study only focused on patients with indwelling catheters following pelvic reconstructive surgery, so the findings may not be applicable to other patient populations. Future research may explore other non-antimicrobial therapies or interventions to reduce UTI incidence in this patient group.

Keywords

cranberry juice capsules

urinary tract infections

UTIs

indwelling catheters

pelvic reconstructive surgery

retrospective cohort analysis

intervention group

control group

postoperative urinary retention

non-antimicrobial therapy