Predictive factors for the success of trial without catheter for men with urinary retention

ConclusionsThis is the first study classifying patients with urinary retention according to medication status. Both medicated and na ïve groups had different patient backgrounds and TWOC outcome predictors, suggesting a discrepant etiology behind urinary retention. Hence, acute urinary retention management in men should vary based on medication status for male lower urinary tract symptoms when urinary retention is diagnosed.

Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - June 6, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Masato Takanashi, Hiroki Ito, Takeshi Fukazawa, Hiroki Takizawa, Mari Hioki, Risa Shinoki, Takashi Kawahara, Kazuki Kobayashi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research