A Study of Frequency and Factors of Voiding Dysfunction Occurred after Epidural Anesthesia Using Bupivacaine / 대한비뇨기과학회지

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