| Autor: |
Quint, Howard J., Drach, George W., Rappaport, William D., Hoffmann, C.J. |
| Zdroj: |
The Journal of Urology; January 1992, Vol. 147 Issue: 1 p134-137, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
Emphysematous cystitis is an uncommon condition in which pockets of gas are formed in and around the bladder wall by gas-forming organisms. Persons with diabetes, neurogenic bladder and chronic urinary infection are predisposed to the disease. Severity of illness ranges from an asymptomatic condition to life-threatening cystitis. We present 2 cases of emphysematous cystitis. One case was an incidental finding on evaluation of abdominal discomfort with resolution upon removal of predisposing factors. The other patient presented with an acute abdomen that progressed to severe necrotizing cystitis ultimately requiring cystectomy. The initial involvement of the urologist as a consultant is emphasized. |
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