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ArticleUrology case reports2026

Primary emphysematous ureteritis diagnosed using CT and successfully treated with ureteral stenting: A case report.

Yoshihiro Kawaguchi, Katsuaki Chikui, Naomasa Yoshiyama, Hiroaki Ueda, Shuichiro Hayashi, Kosuke Ueda, Kiyoaki Nishihara, Makoto Nakiri, Tsukasa Igawa

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Yoshihiro KawaguchiDepartment of Urology, Saiseikai Futsukaichi Hospital Japan, 3-13-1, Yu-machi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, 818-8516, Japan.
Katsuaki ChikuiDepartment of Urology Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan 67, Asahi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.
Naomasa YoshiyamaDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Fukuoka-ken Saiseikai Futsukaichi Byoin, Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan.
Hiroaki UedaDepartment of Urology Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan 67, Asahi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.
Shuichiro HayashiDepartment of Urology, Zeze Hospital, Oita, Japan 1-9-38 Kanaike-machi, Oita-shi, Oita, 870-0026, Japan.
Kosuke UedaDepartment of Urology Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan 67, Asahi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.
Kiyoaki NishiharaDepartment of Urology Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan 67, Asahi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.
Makoto NakiriDepartment of Urology Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan 67, Asahi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.
Tsukasa IgawaDepartment of Urology Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan 67, Asahi-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.

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Abstract

Emphysematous urinary tract infections (EUTIs) are usually reported as emphysematous pyelonephritis or cystitis, whereas ureteral involvement as the main lesion is extremely rare. An 86-year-old woman presented with left lower abdominal pain and constipation. Computed tomography revealed gas formation predominantly in the left ureter, consistent with emphysematous ureteritis. During hospitalization, the patient had elevated levels of inflammatory markers and procalcitonin, and developed disseminated intravascular coagulation. Ureteral stenting and antibiotic therapy resulted in rapid improvement, and she was discharged on day 14. This case demonstrates that EUTI can primarily involve the ureter, and can be effectively treated with minimally invasive drainage.

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Emphysematous pyelonephritisEmphysematous urinary tract infectionsUreteral stentingUreteritis

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PMID41323306
PMCPMC12663672

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