2013
DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.472
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Emphysematous cystitis: The role of CT imaging and appropriate treatment

Abstract: Emphysematous cystitis is a relatively rare disease characterized by the presence of gas in the bladder wall and/or lumen. The primary risk factor is diabetes mellitus. Emphysematous cystitis should be considered in cases of urinary tract infections in diabetic patients with unusual presentations. Imaging studies are necessary to detect emphysematous cystitis. Accurate diagnosis of the disease and appropriate treatment typically results in a favourable prognosis and can improve the outcome. We present a case o… Show more

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“…It is associated with a fairly high mortality due to the risk of the developing secondary pyelonephritis and/or urosepsis, and therefore requires early diagnosis and adequate treatment. [1][2][3] The report presented here is on the case of a 79-year-old female who developed EC prior to lower back surgery. She was suffering from severe back pain, which made it difficult to distinguish the cause of the symptoms at first.…”
Section: Case Historymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is associated with a fairly high mortality due to the risk of the developing secondary pyelonephritis and/or urosepsis, and therefore requires early diagnosis and adequate treatment. [1][2][3] The report presented here is on the case of a 79-year-old female who developed EC prior to lower back surgery. She was suffering from severe back pain, which made it difficult to distinguish the cause of the symptoms at first.…”
Section: Case Historymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Die emphysematöse Zystitis (EZ) ist ein seltenes Krankheitsbild, das durch Gasformation in der Blasenwand und/oder im Blasenlumen definiert ist [1,4]. Die klinische Präsentation der betroffenen Patienten ist variabel und reicht von Zufallsbefunden [7,8] bis zur Sepsis und Blasenruptur [3,9].…”
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“…Überwiegend sind Frauen im Alter von 60-70 Jahren mit Diabetes mellitus betroffen [1]. Die Glucose wird hierbei zur Kohlendioxid fermentiert, welches sich als freie Luft in der radiologischen Bildgebung präsentiert [4,8]. Jedoch können auch junge Patienten ohne Komorbiditäten [9], männliche Patienten, als auch Patienten ohne Hyperglykä-mie oder Diabetes mellitus eine EZ entwickeln [1,8].…”
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