Acute Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Alternate Names : Acute Urethral Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy - Bilateral - Acute, Urethral Obstruction
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Treatment
Treatment is focused on relieving the obstruction, which will allow urine to drain from the urinary tract. This allows the body to begin the natural healing process.
Catheterization may provide short-term relief of symptoms. This may be a urethral (Foley) catheter, intermittent self-catheterization, or a suprapubic tube (tube directly draining the bladder through the abdominal wall).
Antibiotics or other medications may need to be given upon diagnosis of infection or renal failure. Initial evaluation and treatment may require hospitalization.
Long-term relief is accomplished through correction of the cause of the obstruction.
Surgical reduction of the prostate, such as by a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate), corrects an enlarged prostate. Surgical intervention may also be appropriate for other disorders causing blockage of the urethra or bladder neck.
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