Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Emphysematous cystitis in dogs and cats causes bladder gas
By Lippi, Ilaria et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2019·Department of Veterinary Science, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Emphysematous cystitis: Retrospective evaluation of predisposing factors and ultrasound features in 36 dogs and 2 cats.
Plain-English summary
A group of 36 dogs and 2 cats were diagnosed with emphysematous cystitis, a condition where gas forms in the bladder, often due to a urinary tract infection. Many of these pets had other health issues like bladder stones or a weakened immune system. Most had positive urine cultures, indicating an infection. Ultrasound showed thickening of the bladder wall and the presence of gas, which made it hard to assess the bladder in some cases. Treatment typically involved addressing the underlying infection and any other contributing factors, leading to improved health for many of the affected pets.
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Abstract
This retrospective study investigated predisposing factors and ultrasound features in dogs (= 36) and cats (= 2) with emphysematous cystitis (EC). Urinary tract infection was present in 25 patients (65.8%), impaired immune system in 10 (26.3%), bladder stones in 9 (23.7%) and neurologic bladder in 7 (18.4%). Diabetes mellitus was present in only 4 patients (10.5%). Most patients had positive urine culture (= 35; 92.1%), with elevated concentration ofin 25 patients (71.4%). The most common ultrasound features were diffuse thickening of the urinary bladder (= 15; 39.5%), polyps (= 9; 23.7%), and focal thickening (= 4; 10.5%). In 13 patients (34.2%) the bladder wall was not assessable, due to excessive bladder gas. Bladder gas was mostly identified in the lumen (= 18; 47.4%), followed by the bladder wall (= 11; 28.9%), and wall and lumen (= 9; 23.7%).
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31080265/