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[A diabetic patient with cystitis emphysematosa]
1Ziekenhuis Gooi-Noord, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Blaricum.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 29, 1998
Summary
Cystitis emphysematosa, a rare bladder condition involving gas accumulation, was successfully treated in an elderly diabetic patient. Prompt treatment with catheterization and antibiotics is key for recovery, especially in diabetic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Diabetology
Background:
- Cystitis emphysematosa is a rare condition characterized by gas accumulation in the urinary bladder and wall.
- It is caused by gas-forming microorganisms that decompose glucose, often seen in patients with diabetes mellitus.