General anesthesia may trigger post operative urinary retention in endoscopic nasal surgery
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-07-26 03:30 GMT | Update On 2021-07-26 03:30 GMT
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Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is influenced by many factors, and its reported incidence rate varies widely. However, as reported in the Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, it has been found out that general anesthesia for endoscopic nasal surgery may be a potent trigger for urinary retention in elderly male patients.
Yong Won Lee et al from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Veterans Health Service Daejeon Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea aimed to investigate the occurrence and risk factors for urinary retention following general anesthesia for endoscopic nasal surgery in male patients aged >60 years.
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