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Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Abdominal or flank ... clostridium, klebsiella pneumoniae ... , specifically CT
Enhanced peritoneal stripe sign suggestive of free air in the peritoneum (also known as that other
peritoneal stripe sign ... #POCUS performed ... prior to CT. ... What's abnormal ... pneumoperitoneum #freeair #clinical
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
the duodenum Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... , and palpable abdominal ... EGD should be performed ... • CT findings
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
chest x-ray was performed ... Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest