著者：Laurel B. Plante and Stephen J. Skinner
Abstract
Urinary retention is a markedly uncomfortable condition characterized by greater than 200mL post-void residual and is treated with prompt bladder decompression. There are multiple causes, which may be considered after urethral catheterization has taken place.
Keywords
acute urinary retention
automated bladder volume devices
benign prostatic hypertrophy
bladder decompression
bladder mass
Coudé catheter
decreased urinary stream
distended bladder
Foley catheter
hydronephrosis
hydroureter
incomplete voiding
overflow incontinence
percutaneous suprapubic catheterization
postobstructive diuresis
stress incontinence
suprapubic catheter
urethral urinary catheter
urinary retention
urge to urinate
