Emphysematous Cystitis: 3 Cases Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1995.33.3.407
- Author:
Kyung Sub SHINN
;
Jae Young BYUN
;
Ho Jong CHUN
;
Jae Moon LEE
;
Hee Jung RO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Catheters, Indwelling;
Cystitis*;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Drainage;
Female;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Urinary Bladder
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1995;33(3):407-409
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous cystitis is a rare condition characterized by gas collection in the wall and lumen of the bladder. We experienced three cases of emphysematous cystiris. All patients were female; one was associated with a long term history of diabetes mellitus and another with urinary indwelling catheter. All of the cases were easily diagnosed on plain radiograph and CT scan, and were successfully treated with antibiotic therapy. In one of the cases, however, associated abscess due to perivesical extension of inflammation was treated by combined external drainage.
