Sonographic findings in acute urinary retention secondary to retroverted gravid uterus: Pathophysiology and preventive measures

J. M. Yang, W. C. Huang

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Objectives: To explore the pathophysiology of acute urinary retention in women with a retroverted gravid uterus and to suggest measures to prevent its recurrence. Methods: In five women with a retroverted gravid uterus and acute urinary retention necessitating catheterization, the morphology of the genitourinary system was assessed by using transabdominal, transvaginal and introital sonography. Results: In the supine resting position, the cervix was displaced superiorly and anteriorly by the impacted and retroverted uterus so that it compressed the lower bladder, leading to obstruction of the internal urethral orifice. The upper bladder extended superiorly and overlay the uterus. During straining, urethral motion was not limited and there was an average rotational angle of the bladder neck of 32°, ranging from 21° to 44°. Increasing abdominal pressure further compressed the lower bladder. Measures suggested to the women for the prevention of urinary retention included limiting fluid intake before sleep, changing from the supine to the prone position before getting up and avoiding a Valsalva maneuver but performing a Credé maneuver during voiding. In all except one case these measures successfully prevented recurrence. Conclusions: Acute urinary retention secondary to a retroverted gravid uterus is caused by a displaced cervix compressing the lower bladder and interfering with drainage to the urethra. The urethra itself is not compressed or distorted. Understanding the pathophysiology of the lower urinary tract may allow maneuvers which prevent acute urinary retention.
原文英語
頁（從 - 到）490-495
頁數6
期刊Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
卷23
發行號5
DOIs
出版狀態已發佈 - 五月 2004
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指紋

Uterine Retroversion
uterus
Urinary Retention
bladder
Urinary Bladder
maneuvers
Urethra
Cervix Uteri
genitourinary system
Valsalva exercise
prone position
supine position
Urethral Obstruction
catheterization
Urogenital System
Valsalva Maneuver
Recurrence
sleep
Prone Position
Supine Position

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics
  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

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Sonographic findings in acute urinary retention secondary to retroverted gravid uterus : Pathophysiology and preventive measures. / Yang, J. M.; Huang, W. C.

於: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 卷 23, 編號 5, 05.2004, p. 490-495.

研究成果: 雜誌貢獻 › 文章

Yang, JM & Huang, WC 2004, 'Sonographic findings in acute urinary retention secondary to retroverted gravid uterus: Pathophysiology and preventive measures', Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 卷 23, 編號 5, 頁 490-495. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.1039
Yang JM, Huang WC. Sonographic findings in acute urinary retention secondary to retroverted gravid uterus: Pathophysiology and preventive measures. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004 5月;23(5):490-495. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.1039
Yang, J. M. ; Huang, W. C. / Sonographic findings in acute urinary retention secondary to retroverted gravid uterus : Pathophysiology and preventive measures. 於: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004 ; 卷 23, 編號 5. 頁 490-495.
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