Long-term Renal Dysfunction in Patients with Acute Urinary Retention

Abstract

Objective: Acute urinary retention (AUR) causes bilateral renal obstruction, which has been found to affect kidney function. This study evaluated both glomerular and tubular renal function in the long term after the resolution of AUR. Material and methods: Renal function in 15 patients affected by AUR and found still to evince renal dysfunction 6 months afterwards was reevaluated approximately 18 months after the episode. The bladder outlet obstruction was treated and all patients voided normally at 6 month control. Results:

• Obstruction Renal Function Urinary Retention