A Study of Frequency and Factors of Voiding Dysfunction Occurred after Epidural Anesthesia Using Bupivacaine.
10.4111/kju.2007.48.8.838
- Author:
Han Min KIM
1
;
Won Jae YANG
;
Jae Yong CHUNG
;
Ki Heok SUNG
;
Yerl Bo SUNG
;
Sang Seok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Epidural anesthesia;
Urinary dysfunction;
Residual volume
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, Epidural*;
Anesthetics;
Bupivacaine*;
Catheterization;
Catheters;
Humans;
Knee;
Male;
Orthopedics;
Postoperative Period;
Prospective Studies;
Residual Volume;
Risk Factors
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2007;48(8):838-842
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Epidural anesthesia(EPA) has been performed in various operations; however, it frequently induces postoperative voiding dysfunction. The frequency, duration and risk factors of voiding dysfunction occurring after EPA using long-acting anesthetics bupivacaine were evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 100 patients, who underwent orthopedic surgery (under knee, operation time
