Gangrenous cystitis: case report and review of the literature.
A case of gangrenous cystitis in a 67-year-old woman is reported. Associated etiological factors include invasive recurrent carcinoma of the cervix, radiotherapy and atherosclerosis. Primary infection was not a feature. The patient was treated with antibiotics, bladder drainage and total cystectomy with complete recovery. The etiology and management of this unusual condition are discussed.
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Department of Urology, Norfolk Hospital, United Kingdom.
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D000368:Aged; D003556:Cystitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D013997:Time Factors; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000473:pathology*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy