Emphysematous pyelonephritis-case report and evaluation of radiological features
Joint Authors
Punit, Bansal
Ranjit, Das K.
Anup, Kundu K.
Mongha, Ritesh
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 5 (31 Oct. 2009), pp.838-841, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2009-10-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute necrotizing parenchymal and perirenal infection caused by gas-forming uropathogens.
The predisposing factors are diabetes mellitus and ureteric obstruction.
E.
coli is the most frequently identified pathogen.
The overall mortality is 43%.
Computerized tomography (CT) is the imaging procedure of choice in determining the extent of infection and guiding management.
Management of EPN has evolved from aggressive surgical intervention to conservative management.
Although there are reports of improved renal function after medical therapy combined with relief of obstruction, most of the patients still require nephrectomy.
We present a case of EPN and also evaluate the radiological features, prognosis, and current management of this disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mongha, Ritesh& Punit, Bansal& Ranjit, Das K.& Anup, Kundu K.. 2009. Emphysematous pyelonephritis-case report and evaluation of radiological features. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 20, no. 5, pp.838-841.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mongha, Ritesh…[et al.]. Emphysematous pyelonephritis-case report and evaluation of radiological features. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 20, no. 5 (Oct. 2009), pp.838-841.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mongha, Ritesh& Punit, Bansal& Ranjit, Das K.& Anup, Kundu K.. Emphysematous pyelonephritis-case report and evaluation of radiological features. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2009. Vol. 20, no. 5, pp.838-841.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 840-841.
Record ID
BIM-37500