New study tests better infection prevention for kids after kidney stone surgery
NCT ID NCT07229755
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 140 children aged 4 to 14 who had kidney stones and underwent a procedure called flexible ureteroscopy. Researchers compared giving antibiotics before surgery versus using extra preventive steps to see which better reduces urinary tract infections after the procedure. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to protect children from post-surgery infections.
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
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