A 47 year-old man undergoes an exploratory operation for a retroperitoneal mass. 2 days postoperatively he remains unable to initiate urination. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured? a. Obturator b.Pelvic splanchnic C. Pudendal D. Sciatic e. Superior hypogastric
A 47 year-old man undergoes an exploratory operation for a retroperitoneal mass. 2 days postoperatively he remains unable to initiate urination. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured? a. Obturator b.Pelvic splanchnic C. Pudendal D. Sciatic e. Superior hypogastric
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A 47 year-old man undergoes an exploratory operation for a retroperitoneal mass. 2 days postoperatively he remains unable to initiate urination. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured?
a. Obturator
b.Pelvic splanchnic
C. Pudendal
D. Sciatic
e. Superior hypogastric
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