A 56-year-old male presents with flank pain and polyuria. Tests reveal that he has an enlarged prostate. Which of the following types of renal failure is most likely to occur?

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The enlarged prostate can lead to obstruction of the urinary tract, which can cause postrenal renal failure. The flank pain and polyuria suggest that the kidneys are still able to produce urine, indicating that the cause of the renal failure is likely due to an obstruction in the urinary tract rather than a problem with the kidneys themselves.

A 56-Year-Old Male Presents with Flank Pain and Polyuria