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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
 
* Urine is usually hypotonic with large amounts of sodium chloride, potassium, phosphate and magnesium <ref>Jameson et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 20th edition. Chapter 313.</ref>


==Management==
==Management==

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Background

  • A rare but potentially lethal complication associated with the relief of (most commonly, chronic) urinary obstruction[1]
  • May result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and death if not adequately treated[1]

Clinical Features

  • Polyuria after relief of urinary tract obstruction

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

  • Urine is usually hypotonic with large amounts of sodium chloride, potassium, phosphate and magnesium [2]

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Halbgewachs C, Domes T. Postobstructive diuresis. Can Fam Physician. 2015 Feb; 61(2): 137–142.
  2. Jameson et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 20th edition. Chapter 313.