chronic urinary retention Flashcards
1
Q
characterised by being..
A
painless and insidious
2
Q
high pressure retention
A
impaired renal function and bilateral hydronephrosis
typically due to bladder outflow obstruction
3
Q
low pressure retention
A
normal renal function
no hydronephrosis
4
Q
decompression haematuria
A
occurs commonly after catheterisation for chronic retention due to rapid decrease in pressure
usually not not require further treatment
