Commentary to pyeloplasty with ureteral stent placement in children: Do prophylactic antibiotics serve a purpose?

Abstract

In this article the rate of UTI in children given prophylactic antibiotics after a stented pyeloplasty is compared to those who were stented and did not receive prophylaxis. The authors show through a large multi-center study that prophylactic antibiotics did not decrease stent associated UTI. This paper is timely as clinicians are acutely aware of the need for increased antibiotic stewardship. In addition, by decreasing the use of antibacterial prophylaxis surgeons can positively impact heath care costs.