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Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Abdominal or flank ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: • Bacteria ... Coli, but can also ... ultrasound as initial
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
PMN count for RBCs ... Treat if other signs ... (fever, abdominal ... IV CTX - Can ... SBP #diagnosis #management