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Urinary Retention a Rare Cause of Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: A 60-year-old man presented to the emergency department with diffuse abdominal pain without passing stool or gas since 4 days. The diagnostic work-up included a plain abdominal radiograph and an abdominal computed tomography scan that revealed small-bowel obstruction with a rare cause. The obstruction was secondary to external compression by a distended bladder. The immediate management was insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. We suggested re-evaluation, and after several hours the symptoms resolved. Although rare, pressure from the distended bladder due to urinary retention can cause complete bowel obstruction.

Source: SAS Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.36347/sasjm.2023.v09i10.013

Authors: A. El Boukhary, S. Souad, Y. Bouktib, A. Elhajjami, B. Boutakioute, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Idrissi El Ganouni

Institutions: Cadi Ayyad University, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4387975124

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