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Technical tips| Volume 35, ISSUE 2, P193-198, August 2008

Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Urinary Retention

Published:February 15, 2008DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.039
Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Urinary Retention
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      Abstract

      Acute urinary retention is a common presentation to the Emergency Department and is often simply treated with placement of a Foley catheter. However, various cases will arise when this will not remedy the retention and more aggressive measures will be needed, particularly if emergent urological consultation is not available. This article will review the causes of urinary obstruction and systematically review emergent techniques and procedures used to treat this condition.

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      Publication history

      Published online: February 15, 2008
      Accepted: June 20, 2007
      Received: April 23, 2007

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.039

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      © 2008 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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