A clinical case of neurogenic urinary disorder in the postpartum period
https://doi.org/10.58708/2074-2088.2026-2(38)-96-103
Abstract
The article presents an analysis of a clinical case of neurogenic urinary disorder in the postpartum period after spinal analgesia. An analytical review of the literature on modern approaches to the problem of bladder dysfunction (hypofunction) in the postpartum period, the most common clinical manifestation of which is postpartum urinary retention, has been conducted. The multifactorial pathogenesis of this complication includes neuromuscular damage, mechanical obstruction, the effect of anesthesia, and pain syndrome. Modern research makes it possible to clearly identify risk groups (instrumental labour, epidural anesthesia, prolonged labour, large fetus), which allows doctors to conduct targeted screening. The introduction of early detection protocols (ultrasound scanning, urine volume measurement) and unified treatment approaches can minimize risks and ensure a favourable long-term prognosis for patients with this complication. The literature data is illustrated by our own observation of the successful management of a patient with bladder hypofunction in the postpartum period.
About the Authors
Yu. A. Lyzikova
УО «Гомельский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
E. A. Eynysh
УО «Гомельский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
E. G. Malaeva
УО «Гомельский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
A. S. Knyazyuk
УО «Гомельский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
I. O. Vakulchik
ГУЗ «Гомельская городская клиническая больница №3»
Belarus
Belarus
L. I. Vakulchik
ГУЗ «Гомельская городская клиническая больница №3»
Belarus
Belarus
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Lyzikova Yu.A., Eynysh E.A., Malaeva E.G., Knyazyuk A.S., Vakulchik I.O., Vakulchik L.I. A clinical case of neurogenic urinary disorder in the postpartum period. Medical and Biological Problems of Life Activity. 2026;(2):96-103. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.58708/2074-2088.2026-2(38)-96-103
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