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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 4/2008

01-04-2008 | Original Article

Prevalence and associated risk factors of retention of urine after caesarean section

Authors: Anita Hei-Lam Chai, To Wong, Ho-Leung Jimmy Mak, Cecilia Cheon, Shing-Kai Yip, Assumpta Sze Man Wong

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Caesarean section poses higher risk of postpartum urinary retention (PUR) than vaginal delivery. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and the associated risk factors of PUR after caesarean section. Two hundred seven parturients (mean age = 31.26 years old, median parity = 0) who delivered by caesarean section were recruited from the postnatal unit of a tertiary hospital in Hong Kong. Voiding was encouraged 6 h after removal of Foley catheters. Transvaginal ultrasound scan was performed immediately after voiding to estimate the postvoid residual bladder volume (PVR). PUR after caesarean section was defined as PVR of more than 150 ml. The results indicated a prevalence of 3.38%. Logistic regression analysis indicating ‘lack of progress of labor’ was the only significant associated factor (p < 0.001). The findings of this study provide information for further exploration on how to reduce the morbidity caused by PUR in the postoperative period of caesarean section.
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Metadata
Title
Prevalence and associated risk factors of retention of urine after caesarean section
Authors
Anita Hei-Lam Chai
To Wong
Ho-Leung Jimmy Mak
Cecilia Cheon
Shing-Kai Yip
Assumpta Sze Man Wong
Publication date
01-04-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-007-0470-1

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