Risk of Achilles tendon rupture following single-dose ciprofloxacin use in transrectal prostate biopsies

Key Points

• To assess whether single-dose ciprofloxacin used during transrectal prostate biopsies increases the risk of Achilles tendon rupture.
• Analyzed data from patients undergoing transrectal prostate biopsies.
• Evaluated the incidence of Achilles tendon ruptures post-biopsy.
• Considered potential confounding factors.
• No significant increase in Achilles tendon rupture risk was observed.
• Findings indicate ciprofloxacin might not be a relevant risk factor for this outcome.
• Remaining uncertainties due to study limitations were acknowledged.