Urecholine prophylaxis for urinary retention in anorectal surgery.

Abstract

A randomized prospective trial with 108 patients undergoing anorectal surgery was conducted comparing the use of Urecholine orally or subcutaneously to no treatment controls. There was no difference in postoperative urinary retention rates and caudal or general anesthesia, nor was there an earlier postoperative bowel movement with Urecholine. The volume of intravenous fluids significantly affected retention rates.

• Authors: F J Bowers, R Hartmann, K S Khanduja, T G Hardy Jr, P S Aguilar, W R Stewart
• Journal: Diseases of the colon and rectum (Dis Colon Rectum) Vol. 30 Issue 1 Pg. 41-2 (Jan 1987) ISSN: 0012-3706 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3803106 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Bethanechol Compounds

Topics

• Anal Canal (surgery)
• Bethanechol Compounds (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Intraoperative Period
• Postoperative Complications (prevention & control)
• Rectum (surgery)
• Urination Disorders (prevention & control)