Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
Case Report
A Rare Case of Post-Operative Urinary Retention in Women Due to Detrusor Muscle Weakness: A Case Report
Author(s): Arpita Lahoti*, Surekha Tayade and , Priti Ghanshyam Verma
Introduction/Background: Failure to empty bladder at the volume of 600 mL, a volume at which there is a strong desire to void, is called as urinary retention which is substantially more common in men and rare in women. Presenting complaint and investigations: patient after dilatation and evacuation after missed abortion experienced pain in bilateral flanks and was unable to pass urine. On per abdomen examination, previous Lower segment caesarean section scar was present, bladder was palpable but not tenderness was present. Soft, non-tender abdomen. On Per vaginal examination, uterus was bulky, anteverted and bilateral fornices were free. On admission ultrasonography was done that revealed over distended bladder (volume=600 cubic centimetre). No other abnormalities were seen. No Retained products of conception. further USG, CT scan and MRI was done along with urodynamic studies. The ma.. View More»
