Overview
Postoperative urinary retention is a common surgical and anesthesia complication. Urinary retention refers to inability to voluntarily empty the bladder either partially or completely. It can be a sudden or a long standing problem.Signs and Symptoms
Difficulty to pass urine,Dribbling of urine, Urge incontinence, Nocturia, Sensation of full bladder, Discomfort in lower abdomenCommon Causes
Orthopedic surgery, Caesarean section, Anorectal surgery, Pelvic surgery, Long acting anesthetics, Epidural anesthesia, Accidental trauma to the nerve or bladder during surgeryRisk Factors
Older age group, Male gender, Preexisting urinary retention, Comorbidities such as diabetes or stroke, Neurological problems, Certain medications used during perioperative periodInvestigation Techniques
Physical examination, Urine input output chart, UltrasoundTreatment and Prevention
Catheterization, Alpha receptor agonists, Muscarinic agonist, Naloxone
