Sodqi M, Marih L, Nassib M, Himmich H. [Bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis cured by medical therapy alone].
Med Mal Infect 2006;
36:174-6. [PMID:
16442767 DOI:
10.1016/j.medmal.2005.12.002]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2005] [Accepted: 12/07/2005] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a necrotizing renal infection characterized by bacterial gas production in the renal and perirenal area. It is a rare infection diagnosed in diabetic patients in most cases. Emphysematous pyelonephritis has a high mortality rate. We herein report one case of bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis managed by medical therapy alone.
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