Abstract
A 60-year-old man presented to the emergency department with diffuse abdominal pain without passing stool or gas since 4 days. The diagnostic work-up included a plain abdominal radiograph and an abdominal computed tomography scan that revealed small-bowel obstruction with a rare cause. The obstruction was secondary to external compression by a distended bladder. The immediate management was insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. We suggested re-evaluation, and after several hours the symptoms resolved. Although rare, pressure from the distended bladder due to urinary retention can cause complete bowel obstruction.
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