Prophylactic effects of alpha-blockers, Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin, on postoperative urinary retention in male patients undergoing urologic surgery under spinal anaesthesia

Prophylactic effects of alpha-blockers, Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin, on postoperative urinary retention in male patients undergoing urologic surgery under spinal anaesthesia

ABSTRACT Purpose Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is one of the most common complications after surgical procedures under spinal anaesthesia. Recent studies have shown the beneficial effects of alpha-adrenergic blockers in preventing POUR. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate...

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Main Authors: Ali Akkoc, Cemil Aydin, Ramazan Topaktas, Mahir Kartalmis, Selcuk Altin, Kenan Isen, Ahmet Metin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2016-06-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
Postoperative Period
Urinary Retention
Anesthesia, Spinal
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