Pyocystis and Prostate Abscess in a Hemodialysis Patient in the Emergency Department
The urinary tract is an often forgotten and under-appreciated source of infection in anuric hemodialysis patients. Bladder abscess, also called pyocystis, is a severe complication of low urinary flow that can be difficult to detect, leading to delays in treatment and increased morbidity. The emer...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2014-09-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/7pn9m7nq |