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Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy

Alternative Names: Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute Prevention: This disorder may not be preventable in many cases. Routine annual physicals with a primary care physician are recommended. If found to have acute obstructive uropathy, the patient should go to the nearest emergency room and consult a urologist.

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