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Published on: June 16, 2022
Bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis and emphysematous cystitis: Potential catastrophic complication of
Ethan Layne1, Joseph Ford2, Shilo Rosenberg1
1USC Institute of Urology and Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Abstract:
To our knowledge we present the first case of bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) and emphysematous cystitis (EC) diagnosed, in a diabetic patient with urinary retention, five days after ambulatory robotic hysterectomy and mid-urethral sling (MUS). Her urethral catheter was removed prior to discharge. This report describes a potentially catastrophic event that should have been prevented. Adhering to appropriate voiding trial protocols should continue to be an essential part of the discharge process.
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