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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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 15, 2008
Accepted:
June 20,
2007
Received:
April 23,
2007
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Copyright
© 2008 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
