Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Feb 2011
Risk factors in prolonged postpartum urinary retention: an analysis of six cases.
Prolonged first and second stage of labor, isolated prolongation of the second stage, forceps delivery or vacuum extraction, perineal laceration, nulliparity and epidural anesthesia are known risk factors for developing prolonged postpartum urinary retention (PUR). The aim of our study was to analyze number and constellations of these risk factors, in prolonged postpartum urinary retention (PPUR) in our own unit to facilitate the identification of patients at high risk and thus to prevent bladder overdistension by early intervention. ⋯ In contrast to simple PUR, the prolonged form of PUR could be the result of a cumulative effect of different single risk factors.