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Medically Reviewed.Last updated on 02/09/2024.

References

Cleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards.

Kresevic DM, Dolinar T, Early A, Burant CJ. Patterns of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Associated Urinary Retention: Indwelling Urinary Catheter Use and Clinical Sequelae. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37592467/) Urol Pract. 2016 Mar;3(2):118-123. Accessed 2/9/2024.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (U.S.). Diagnosis of Urinary Retention. (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/urinary-retention/diagnosis) Last reviewed 12/2019. Accessed 2/9/2024.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (U.S.). Urodynamic Testing. (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diagnostic-tests/urodynamic-testing) Last reviewed 9/2021. Accessed 2/9/2024.
Smith PP, Kuchel GA. Clinical Meaning of a High Postvoid Residual: When the Value of a Result Is Less and More than One Would Expect. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26189846/) J Am Geriatr Soc. 2015 Jul;63(7):1432-4. Accessed 2/9/2024.

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