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 Subject(s)
Humans
, Male
, Anesthesia, Epidural
, Anesthetics
, Bupivacaine
, Catheterization
, Catheters
, Knee
, Orthopedics
, Postoperative Period
, Prospective Studies
, Residual Volume
, Risk Factors