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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Urinary retention typically has an uneventful clinical course in emergency department (ED) patients.
  • This case highlights rare but severe complications associated with urinary retention and bladder decompression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of life-threatening complications arising from urinary retention.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing and managing these rare adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 57-year-old male presenting with difficulty voiding.
  • Urinary catheterization followed by observation of severe post-obstructive diuresis.
  • Management included aggressive resuscitation and operative hemorrhage control.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed severe post-obstructive diuresis, hematuria, and hypotension post-catheterization.
  • Aggressive resuscitation with blood products was required.
  • Surgical intervention was necessary for hemorrhage control.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must be vigilant for rare, life-threatening complications of urinary retention.
  • Awareness and preparedness for managing these complications are essential in emergency settings.