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Evaluation and Management of Postpartum Urinary Retention

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Postpartum urinary retention (PUR) is a clinically significant problem for women after delivery. Despite the large body of literature that covers this topic, PUR is not a clearly defined or well understood condition. The aim of this review article is to provide a better understanding of the risk factors and pathophysiology that contribute to the development of PUR. We provide a framework with which to evaluate and manage PUR. Meticulous attention to bladder care combined with early detection are key elements in minimizing PUR.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Sukrant Mehta

  2. Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 99 N. La Cienega Blvd., Ste 307, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211, USA

    Jennifer Anger

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Mehta, S., Anger, J. Evaluation and Management of Postpartum Urinary Retention. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep 7, 260–263 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-012-0162-7

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