title: Emphysematous cystitis.
abstract: Emphysematous cystitis is a rare clinical entity. The most commonly afflicted patients are immunocompromised and have urinary retention. Most patients appear to have diabetes mellitus. Treatments consist of establishing bladder drainage and administering broad spectrum antibiotics. Successful treatment is based on early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003556:Cystitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000150:complications