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Recurrent postpartum urinary retention: a case report.

Joerg Humburg1, Ariane Ladewig, Irene Hoesli

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Women's Hospital, Spitalstrasse, Switzerland. jhumburg@uhbs.ch

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
|August 27, 2009
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Summary

Postpartum urinary retention (PUR), a poorly defined condition, typically resolves with bladder drainage. Recurrent cases highlight the need for careful consideration of risk factors like epidural anesthesia.

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Published on: June 16, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Urology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Postpartum urinary retention (PUR) is an under-recognized condition with a generally favorable prognosis.
  • Standardized diagnostic criteria for PUR are lacking.
  • Risk factors include prolonged labor, operative delivery, and epidural anesthesia.

Observation:

  • This case report details a woman experiencing recurrent postpartum urinary retention.
  • Epidural anesthesia was identified as the sole risk factor in both instances of PUR.
  • The patient had a history of PUR in a previous delivery.

Findings:

  • Recurrent PUR occurred in a patient with a history of the condition.
  • Epidural anesthesia was the only identified risk factor for PUR in this case.
  • Bladder drainage effectively resolved PUR without apparent cumulative voiding dysfunction risk.

Implications:

  • Careful consideration and patient discussion regarding epidural anesthesia are warranted for women with a history of PUR.
  • Smaller initial post-void residual bladder volume may predict faster PUR resolution.
  • Further research into standardized PUR diagnosis and management is needed.