[Postpartum urinary retention].
Postpartum urinary retention occurs among 0.1-14.1% women after they have given birth. Different conditions during pregnancy and childbirth predispose to the condition, which may impair bladder emptying and cause late urological complications. Based on a review of literature published during the period 1980-2008, we propose an algorithm for management of postpartum urinary retention.
Østergaard
Jeanett
J
Gynaekologisk Afdeling, Afsnit 4221, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 København Ø, Denmark. jeanett.oestergaard@rh.regionh.dk
Langhoff-Roos
Jens
J
Møller
Lars Mikael Alling
LM
D019091:Critical Pathways; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy