... and results from urinary tract obstructions [ 1, 2 ]. However, there are very rare types of anuria which develop without any detectable organic causes. These types are known as functional anuria and described as acute renal suppressions [ 2, 3 ]. They include reflex anuria that is attributed to physical...

...D. Hauri Reflex anuria is a well known phenomenon in urology, observed after bilateral ureteral catheterization and retropubic prostatectomy. Aetiologically, it is badly demonstrated. On the basis of the rare literature and our own experiences, we try to explain the pathophysiologic pathway...