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Acute urinary retention in a young man secondary to colonic irrigation: a case report

Authors: Omer A Raheem, Ronan M Long, Rowan G Casey, Frank T D'Arcy, Thomas H Lynch

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Autonomic innervation of the bladder is complex and regulated by a hierarchy of mechanisms of the central nervous system. Any dysfunction in these regulatory mechanisms can lead to acute urinary retention.

Case presentation

A 36-year-old Caucasian man presented with acute urinary retention following extensive bowel irrigation. His urinary bladder was decompressed and his normal voiding mechanism was restored thereafter.

Conclusion

We postulate that prolonged anorectal and sigmoid dilatation can stimulate the recto-vesicourethral reflex and lead to acute urinary retention via autonomic dysfunction.

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Title: Acute urinary retention in a young man secondary to colonic irrigation: a case report
Authors: Omer A Raheem
Ronan M Long
Rowan G Casey
Frank T D'Arcy
Thomas H Lynch
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4076/1752-1947-3-6757

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Acute urinary retention in a young man secondary to colonic irrigation: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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