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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Caused by a Giant Fecaloma
Joint Authors
Abi Abdallah, Mikael
Raad, Nehme
Yarak, Naim
Noujeim, Jean Paul
Noujeim, Antoine
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-12-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a gas-producing necrotizing bacterial infection that involves the renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue.
It is a life-threatening condition that requires a high index of suspicion, an early diagnosis and an aggressive treatment.
Rapid progression to septic shock may occur.
We report, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of obstructive EPN caused by a giant fecaloma.
The patient was successfully treated with percutaneous drainage and broad-spectrum antibiotics, in addition to fecaloma evacuation using fleet enemas and oral laxatives.
This shows how fecal impaction, a common pathology in routine clinical practice, can cause some serious complications if left untreated, including extrinsic ureteral compression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abi Abdallah, Mikael& Raad, Nehme& Yarak, Naim& Noujeim, Jean Paul& Noujeim, Antoine. 2019. Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Caused by a Giant Fecaloma. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abi Abdallah, Mikael…[et al.]. Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Caused by a Giant Fecaloma. Case Reports in Urology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abi Abdallah, Mikael& Raad, Nehme& Yarak, Naim& Noujeim, Jean Paul& Noujeim, Antoine. Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Caused by a Giant Fecaloma. Case Reports in Urology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145490
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145490