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The Use of Frusemide and Epsilon‐Amino‐Caproic‐Acid in Transurethral Prostatectomy
Author(s) -
SMART C. J.,
TURNBULL A. R.,
JENKINS J. D.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1974.tb03850.x
Subject(s) - medicine , caproic acid , urology , prostatectomy , randomized controlled trial , catheter , clinical trial , surgery , prostate , organic chemistry , cancer , chemistry
Summary A randomised prospective clinical trial has been performed to assess the effectiveness of giving e‐amino‐caproic‐acid to patients routinely receiving a frusemide diuresis, following transurethral prostatectomy. A significant reduction in postoperative blood loss, and fewer problems related to catheter management and infection were noted in the group of patients receiving E.A.C.A. We wish to thank Dr D. Pearce and Dr W. E. Waters for their help in devising the trial, Mr R. Rumble and Mr B. Howard for their technical assistance and the nursing staff of Southampton General Hospital for their cooperation.