Impact of Sterilization Technique on Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection After Cystoscopy

Impact of Sterilization Technique on Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection After Cystoscopy

The purpose of this study is to verify that the incidence rate of urinary tract infections after a routine outpatient cystoscopy is the same for non-sterile (clean) and sterile procedural techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Patients undergoing routine outpatient flexible cystoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have had a urinary tract infection within 3 months prior to flexible cystoscopy
• Patients with an indwelling catheter