| Urinary tract obstruction | |
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| Specialty | Urology  |
Urinary tract obstruction is a urologic disease consisting of a decrease in the free passage of urine through one or both ureters and/or the urethra. It is a cause of urinary retention. Complete obstruction of the urinary tract requires prompt treatment for renal preservation.[1] Any sign of infection, such as fever and chills, in the context of obstruction to urine flow constitutes a urologic emergency.[1]