Surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Optimal duration of urinary drainage after rectal resection: a randomized controlled trial.
Voiding dysfunction is frequently observed after rectal resection and justifies urinary drainage. However, there is no agreement about the optimal duration of this postoperative drainage. The aim of this controlled trial was to compare 1 versus 5 days of transurethral catheterization after rectal resection, with special reference to urinary tract infection and bladder retention. ⋯ Our controlled study showed that after rectal resection 1 day of urinary drainage can be recommended for most patients. Five-day drainage should be reserved for patients with low rectal carcinoma.