[A case of emphysematous cystitis]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2000 Jul;46(7):487-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Emphysematous cystitis is a rare lower urinary tract infection. Patients with diabetes mellitus, neurogenic bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infection are generally at higher risk of this disease. A 71-year-old woman with neurogenic bladder was referred from the internal medicine department because of urinary retention. Abdominal radiography and computed tomographic (CT) scanning revealed a characteristic accumulation of air in the wall and lumen of the urinary bladder. Emphysematous cystitis was improved by antibiotic therapy and urinary drainage. CT scan was a sensitive method for detecting early signs and confirming the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cystitis / diagnosis*
  • Cystitis / microbiology
  • Cystitis / therapy
  • Drainage
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Emphysema / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Klebsiella Infections
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents