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ArticleHeliyon2024

Emphysematous pyelonephritis and emphysematous cystitis in a patient with neurogenic bladder: A case report.

Salim Lachkar, Imad Boualaoui, Ahmed Ibrahimi, Hachem El Sayegh, Yassine Nouini

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Salim LachkarDepartment of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Imad BoualaouiDepartment of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Ahmed IbrahimiDepartment of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Hachem El SayeghDepartment of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Yassine NouiniDepartment of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis and cystitis, rare and potentially life-threatening infections marked by gas accumulation in the urinary tract, are described in a 32-year-old male with a history of myelomeningocele and a neurogenic bladder managed by a Benchekroune valve. Clinical and radiological findings confirmed emphysematous pyelonephritis and cystitis. A conservative approach, including urinary drainage and four-week antibiotic treatment (ceftriaxone and metronidazole), led to rapid clinical improvement. This case underscores the successful management of emphysematous infections in a neurogenic bladder patient, emphasizing the effectiveness of conservative treatment.

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1. emphysematous pyelonephritis2. cystitis3. neurogenic bladder4. case report5. conservative management

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PMID38774088
PMCPMC11107234

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