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Comparison of Hydrophilic Polymer‐coated Latex, Uncoated Latex and PVC Indwelling Balloon Catheters in the Prevention of Urinary Infection
Author(s) -
TIDD M. J.,
GOW J. G.,
PENNINGTON J. H.,
SHELTON J.,
SCOTT M. R.
Publication year - 1976
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.1976.tb10224.x
Subject(s) - urinary system , balloon , coating , medicine , balloon catheter , polymer , materials science , surgery , composite material
Summary Latex, hydrophilic polymer‐coated latex and PVC balloon indwelling urethral catheters were compared in respect of the urinary tract infections arising in association with their use in male patients. The polymer (Hydron) coating conferred no benefit over uncoated latex which in turn was indistinguishable from PVC. No significant differences in the spectra of infecting organismns were observed between the 3 catheter types.