Rare Entity of Emphysematous Cystitis Causing Intestinal Obstruction
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract: Emphysematous cystitis caused by gas fermenting bacterial and fungal pathogens is not seen so commonly[1] and due to it intestinal obstruction is rare. Most common cause of emphysematous cystitis is Escherichia coli bacteria. We reported a case of 67 year old female presented in emergency with abdominal discomfort and not passing flatus and motion since 7 days after bipolar prosthesis replacement surgery. On further investigations and basis of surgery, we found cystitis and intraperitoneal adhesions, causing obstruction. Keywords:Intestinal obstruction, emphysematous cystitis
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Pawan Kumar Meena, , Navin Goyal, Sangeeta Meena, Manish Bhatt
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