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75 y/o male with history of benign prostatic hypertrophy, but otherwise healthy, presents with acute onset suprapubic pain and difficulty urinating. Foley catheter is placed and drains 900 cc of urine. Should renal failure or postobstructive diuresis be of concern?
No. Renal failure and postobstructive diuresis are of concern in chronic urinary obstruction which often presents with no or minimal abdominal pain.
Source
Barrisford, G. et al. "Acute urinary retention" Up to Date. May 2011.