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A 53-year-old woman developed acute urinary retention due to an underactive bladder caused by prolonged urine holding. Despite treatments, bladder hypercapacity persisted, requiring suprapubic cystostomy for management.

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  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Geriatrics

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  • Case report detailing a 53-year-old woman with a unique occupational hazard.
  • Focuses on the physiological consequences of prolonged urine retention.
  • Highlights the challenges in managing chronic bladder overstretching.

Purpose:

  • To present a case of underactive bladder secondary to chronic overstretching.
  • To discuss the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic outcomes.
  • To illustrate the impact of lifestyle factors on bladder function.

Summary:

  • The patient presented with acute urinary retention, diagnosed as underactive bladder due to chronic overstretching from infrequent micturition.
  • Therapeutic interventions including myocholine and sacral neuromodulation were ineffective in resolving bladder hypercapacity.
  • Suprapubic cystostomy remains the ongoing management strategy.

Impact:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering occupational and lifestyle factors in bladder dysfunction.
  • It highlights the limitations of conventional therapies in severe cases of bladder hypercapacity.
  • Emphasizes the need for tailored management strategies in chronic urological conditions.