Emphysematous cystitis: A case report and literature review

Emphysematous cystitis is a rare potentially life ‐threatening condition and a distinct type of complicated lower urinary tract infection generally associated with diabetes mellitus and diagnosed radiologically. This case report presents a case of emphysematous cystitis as post hiatal hernia repair infectious complication incidentally found on CT abdomen/pelvis. AbstractEmphysematous cystitis is a rare potentially life ‐threatening condition and a distinct type of complicated lower urinary tract infection generally associated with diabetes mellitus and diagnosed radiologically. This case report presents a case of emphysematous cystitis as post hiatal hernia repair infectious complication incidentally found on CT abdomen/pelvis.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research