Emphysematous cystitis: a case report
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
12(6): 552-554, Dec. 2008. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-507464
ABSTRACT
Emphysematous Cystitis is a primary infection of the bladder with production of gas by bacteria. The infection is uncommon, still has obvious clinical importance due to its morbidity and mortality potential, as the following case enlightens. We report a clinical case of a patient admitted with acute myocardial infarction who developed an acute emphysematous cystitis, a further complication in his long and complex period of hospitalization.
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Main subject:
Cystitis
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Emphysema
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pedro Hispano Hospital/PT
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