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Christos N Noulas¹, Markos Markou¹, Rodopi Sotiropoulou¹

¹First General Surgery Department, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.

|April 17, 2023

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Gangrenous cystitis, a rare bladder condition caused by ischemia, is a surgical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial due to its high mortality rate.

Keywords:

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Surgical Pathology

Background:

Gangrenous cystitis is a rare urinary bladder condition.
Bladder wall ischemia is the primary cause.
It is a surgical emergency with a high mortality rate.

Observation:

This report details a rare case of gangrenous cystitis.
The patient underwent radical surgical treatment.
Risk factors include diabetes mellitus, prolonged labor, and topical chemotherapy.

Findings:

The case highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of gangrenous cystitis.
Radical surgery was performed for this rare condition.
Discussion includes incidence, etiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes.

Implications:

Early recognition and surgical intervention are critical for improving outcomes.
Understanding risk factors aids in timely diagnosis.
This case contributes to the limited literature on managing gangrenous cystitis.