Emphysematous cystitis after orchiectomy

Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1996 Oct;30(5):425-8. doi: 10.3109/00365599609181324.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cystitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cystitis / etiology*
  • Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Emphysema / etiology*
  • Epididymitis / surgery
  • Escherichia coli Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Escherichia coli Infections / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orchiectomy / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Radiography
  • Suppuration