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Case Reports
. 2020 Nov 27;12(11):e11723.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.11723.

Emphysematous Cystitis

Oluwadamilola A Adeyemi  1   2 , John P Flaherty  3
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Case Reports

Emphysematous Cystitis

Oluwadamilola A Adeyemi et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Emphysematous cystitis is a relatively rare and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the collection of gas in the bladder wall and lumen due to infection caused by gas-forming organisms. Imaging studies are necessary to detect emphysematous cystitis. The management consists of broad-spectrum antibiotics, strict glycemic control, and bladder drainage. Complications may arise in some cases, requiring surgical treatment. We present a case of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae emphysematous cystitis in a known diabetic.

Keywords: complicated urinary tract infection; emphysematous cystitis; urinary tract infection.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. CT abdomen and pelvis axial section through the urinary bladder
Diffuse bladder wall thickening with air seen circumferentially within the bladder wall (arrows).
Figure 2
Figure 2. CT abdomen and pelvis axial section through the urinary bladder
Diffuse bladder wall thickening with air seen circumferentially within the bladder wall (arrows).
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