Azar Daneshpajooh

Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Clinical Research Center, Shahid Bahonar Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

[ 1 ] - Nonsurgical Management of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: a short report of four cases

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute necrotizing and suppurative infection of the kidney parenchyma. It is defined by the presence of gas within the kidney parenchyma and surrounding tissues. This rare condition is usually seen in diabetic or immunocompromised adults. In this paper, we report four cases of emphysematous pyelonephritis (including two diabetic patients) managed by broad...

[ 2 ] - Evaluation of the Effect of Single Dose of Prophylactic Ciprofloxacin Before Simple Cystourethroscopy on the Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Introduction: The assumed necessity of antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to simple cystoscopy is controversial. The aim of this study is to determine whether antibiotic prophylaxis is required before this outpatient procedure. Methods: A total of 162 patients with mean age of 51 years old (range: 12–82 years old) were recruited. They were randomized into two groups: First group did not receive a...