Emphysematous Cystitis after Orchiectomy

A 59-year-old man developed emphysematous cystitis 3 weeks after undergoing left orchiectomy because of suppurative epididymitis. The case is presented because of its unusual cause and to emphasize the high degree of suspicion required for the diagnosis.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology 1996-10, Vol.30 (5), p.425-428
Hauptverfasser:	Tsiftsis, Dimitris D., Sanidas, Elias E., Voloudaki, Argyro E., Christodoulakis, Manousos S., Daskalogiannaki, Maria E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cystitis - diagnostic imaging Cystitis - etiology Emphysema - diagnostic imaging Emphysema - etiology Epididymitis - surgery Escherichia coli Infections - diagnostic imaging Escherichia coli Infections - etiology Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases Orchiectomy - adverse effects Postoperative Complications Radiography Suppuration Urinary system involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous Urinary tract. Prostate gland
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Zusammenfassung:	A 59-year-old man developed emphysematous cystitis 3 weeks after undergoing left orchiectomy because of suppurative epididymitis. The case is presented because of its unusual cause and to emphasize the high degree of suspicion required for the diagnosis.
ISSN:	0036-5599 1651-2065
DOI:	10.3109/00365599609181324