IN the recent literature considerable attention has been paid to recognition and management of obstructions at the bladder neck in children. This condition is relatively uncommon when compared to the ...

Kidney stones can be painful and, in severe cases, cause bladder obstruction. It can take one to three weeks or more for a ...

Bladder-outlet obstruction (BOO) in women has become an increasingly recognized entity over the past several years. This is partly because of the greater number of anti-incontinence surgeries being ...

Purpose: To determine the optimal approach to the prenatal chromosome analysis of fetal urine from fetuses with bladder outlet obstruction. Methods: Retrospective evaluation of traditional cytogenetic ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 63-year-old male in good health. A few weeks back, I could not urinate while standing. The only way I could was by laying on my side, and it was very painful with a burning ...

A trabeculated bladder is a bladder that has a thickened wall, making it harder for the bladder to contract. Bladder trabeculation can make it difficult to empty the bladder fully. The main cause of ...

A comprehensive approach to the evaluation of women with suspected BOO is advised, in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis and to select appropriate treatment options. No single test can clinch ...