Takehiko Gokan MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Nobuyuki Takeyama MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yoshimitsu Ohgiya MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Masanori Hirose MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jiro Munechika, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review common and important causes of the abnormal gas in the urinary system, which are discussed and appropriate clinical cases are presented. To understand the presence of gas in urinary system is associated with serious clinical disease. To be familiar with the number of causes of abnormal gas on CT will allow the radiologist to provide the appropriate diagnosis and management.  

The cases will be presented in a quiz format. Key differential diagnostic points, pitfalls, and therapeutic management will be highlighted in the discussion of each case.   The cases will include - emphysematous pyelonephritis - emphysematous pyelitis - emphysematous cystitis - renal abscess - Fournier’s gangrene - enterovesical fistula - perforation of the duodenum into perirenal space - traumatic disease - iatrogenic disease  

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Gokan, T, Takeyama, N, Ohgiya, Y, Hirose, M, Munechika, J, Abnormal Gas in the Genitourinary System on CT: What the Radiologist Needs to Know .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012449.html