title: Retention of urine in the neonate possibly due to anticonvulsant drugs.
abstract: Three cases of neonatal acute retention were associated with convulsions and heavy sedation. Inhibition of micturition may be due to diazepam-induced depression of the nervous system, in association with other anticonvulsants drugs.
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants