The Role of Imaging Studies in Urinary Tract Infection

Elderly Female with Low Abdominal Pain

“…Emphysematous cystitis can be diagnosed by using X-ray, computed tomography of the abdomen, urography, and cystoscopy, however, bedside ultrasound provides equivalent diagnostic value. [3][4][5]…”

Emphysematous Cystitis in an Elderly Patient

“…Emphysematous cystitis has a spectrum of severity ranging from clinically mild disease 4 to fulminant disease with a high mortality. 5…”

“…It occurs in patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and who are subject to chronic urinary tract infections 2–4 . Emphysematous cystitis has a spectrum of severity ranging from clinically mild disease 4 to fulminant disease with a high mortality 5 …”