M-A | Routine use of α1-antagonists in orthopedic surgery increases adverse events and does not reduce postoperative urinary retention

Impact of perioperative α1-antagonists on postoperative urinary retention in orthopaedic surgery: meta-analysis – BJS Open

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#ICYMI
Do α1-antagonists prevent retention after #ortho #surgery?#systematicreview and meta-analysis says no, and high rates of α related complications seen

caveat – few trials!https://t.co/kTaK5Oej85#some4surgery @asgbi @SEIQuirurgica pic.twitter.com/amMrVRGhbf

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 19, 2023