Title of article
Emphysematous cystitis: a case report and review of the literature
Author/Authors
Bruhl, Steven R University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA , Nahhas, Amanda University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA , Sheikh, Mujeeb University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA , Horrigan, Terrence J University of Toledo Medical Center - Toledo - Ohio, USA
Pages
2
From page
129
To page
130
Abstract
The diagnosis of emphysematous cystitis is made when gas is visualized within the bladder
wall on radiologic or ultrasound imaging and typically develops as a complication of lower
urinary tract infection from gas forming bacteria. Its presentation varies from being asymptomatic
to severe abdominal pain and requires a high index of suspicion in susceptible individuals
to make the diagnosis and avoid potentially serious complications. Here we present a case
of emphysematous cystitis along with a brief review of the literature.
Keywords
Emphysema , Bladder , Urinary tract infection
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2011
Record number
2433408
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