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Early urinary catheter removal after rectal surgery: systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Urinary catheters are placed after rectal surgery to prevent urinary retention, but prolonged use may increase the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). This review evaluated the non‐inferiority of early… Click to show full abstract

Urinary catheters are placed after rectal surgery to prevent urinary retention, but prolonged use may increase the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). This review evaluated the non‐inferiority of early urinary catheter removal compared with late removal for acute urinary retention risk after rectal surgery.

Keywords: early urinary; surgery; catheter removal; urinary catheter; rectal surgery

Journal Title: BJS Open
Year Published: 2020

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