Publications by authors named "Evan Hartman"
Self-insertion of foreign objects into the lower urinary tract is an uncommon presentation with diverse underlying motivations, including psychiatric illness, sexual gratification, intoxication, and perceived contraception. A wide variety of objects may be inserted, leading to varied symptom presentations. We report the case of a 51-year-old male with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and prior self-mutilation, who presented to the ED following self-insertion of multiple foreign objects into the lower urinary tract.
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- Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a serious bone infection characterized by gas formation within the bones, often caused by anaerobic organisms, and is typically diagnosed via CT imaging.
- A 76-year-old male presented with altered mental status and weakness, leading to the discovery of fluid and edema in his lumbar spine, raising suspicion for discitis or osteomyelitis.
- A CT-guided biopsy confirmed the presence of gas in his vertebrae, and he was treated with intravenous ceftriaxone after cultures indicated susceptibility to antibiotics, while also developing a concurrent septic knee joint infection.