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Acute urinary retention has many etiologies. In the pregnant patient, especially at the end of the first trimester, an incarcerated gravid uterus is a rare but possible cause. The patient discussed is a 30-year-old, gravida 4, para 2012, woman who was 14 weeks pregnant and who presented complaining of lower abdominal pain, urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia. Based on the patient's symptoms, a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection was made, and antibiotic therapy was begun. Her symptoms failed to resolve, however, and she was referred for further evaluation, which eventually revealed an incarcerated gravid uterus. The patient was referred to an obstetrician who re-positioned her uterus without difficulty, and she subsequently had an uneventful pregnancy.
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PMID:Acute urinary retention secondary to an incarcerated gravid uterus. 396 65

Acute retention of urine (AUR) is a common urological emergency characterised by a sudden inability to pass urine associated with lower abdominal pain. In recent years, the natural history and incidence of AUR has become better understood, however, further research into methods to prevent it and evaluation of the impact an episode of AUR has on the patient is required. This review provides an overview of the current management of AUR in men and the impact of the condition on patients' quality of life.
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PMID:Acute urinary retention: a review of the aetiology and management. 1499 35

Urinary retention is a common problem encountered in the emergency department. Acute urinary retention (AUR) presents as a sudden inability to voluntarily void, and is typically associated with lower abdominal pain. Its etiology can be varied and multifactorial. Treatment of AUR aims to relieve the obstruction and mitigate the underlying cause of retention. This can generally be accomplished in the emergency department without immediate urologic consultation; however, certain clinical features may require specialist involvement. This article provides an overview of the common causes of urinary retention, as well as emergency department evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients with acute retention.
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PMID:Urinary Retention. 3156

Urinary retention is the inability to spontaneously void with lower abdominal or suprapubic pain caused by infection, trauma, obstruction, medications, or neurological etiologies. Acute urinary retention (AUR) is a urological emergency often seen in males presenting to the emergency department (ED). AUR is frequently seen in men over the age of 60 and approximately one-third of men over the age of 80. A 61-year-old Spanish-speaking male, with a history of prostate cancer and prostatectomy with the recent insertion of an artificial urethral sphincter two months prior, presented to the ED with urinary retention, complaining of malfunction in his artificial sphincter with worsening abdominal pain, distention, urinary urgency, and nausea. A bladder scan demonstrated 450 ml of urine. Bedside ultrasound (US) showed moderate bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter. After consultation with urology, they revealed that the patient did not understand how to properly use his implanted device. Urology experts have recommended minimal urethral instrumentation in patients with artificial urinary sphincters due to the risk of complications. Although we present a rare cause of urinary retention, emergency physicians should avoid catheterization in these patients. Bedside renal ultrasound is useful for the diagnosis of hydronephrosis and hydroureter and confirmation of pump and balloon placement. We recommend a prompt urology consultation. This case is an important example of appropriate postoperative education and close-ended communication. Certified interpreters should be used to avoid communication barriers and complications.
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PMID:Urinary Retention in a Patient With an Artificial Urinary Sphincter: A Case Report of a Rare Cause of Urinary Retention. 3327 36