Would early removal of indwelling catheter effectively prevent urinary retention after hip fracture surgery in elderly patients?
Dae-Kyung KwakChul-Young OhJeong-Seop LimHyung-Min LeeJe-Hyun YooPublished in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2019)
The significant risk factors of POUR among elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery were early indwelling catheter removal and male gender. Therefore, early removal of indwelling catheter in elderly patients following hip fracture surgery may increase the risk of POUR, especially in male patients.