Title

A nontraditional presentation and treatment for emphysematous cystitis.

Authors

Benjamin Becker
Asher George
Ryan Owen, Covenant Medical Center, 3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX, 79410, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Publication Title

Urol Case Rep

Keywords

texas, covenant

Abstract

Emphysematous cystitis (EC) is a bladder pathology typically resulting from gas-producing bacterial infections. Risk factors include female gender, age greater than 60, diabetes mellitus, glycosuria, and urinary stasis. If not addressed promptly, it can progress to critical conditions. Management depends on severity, ranging from conservative to surgical interventions. We present a unique case of EC in a patient who lacked the most common risk factors, and who experienced a spontaneous intraperitoneal bladder rupture. Additionally, we treated this presentation against what historically is suggested. Lastly, this is the first published incidence of a patient with both Parkinson's Disease and EC.

Clinical Institute

Women & Children

Clinical Institute

Kidney & Diabetes

Department

Urology

Department

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Department

Surgery

Recommended Citation

Becker, Benjamin; George, Asher; and Owen, Ryan, "A nontraditional presentation and treatment for emphysematous cystitis." (2023). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 7027.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/7027