Emphysematous pyelonephritis : a case report and review of the literature.
10.12701/yujm.1993.10.2.537
- Author:
Hyun Dae YOON
;
Kyu Chang WON
;
Chan Woo LEE
;
In Ho JO
;
Hyung Woo LEE
;
Kyung Woo YOON
;
Heun Ju LEE
;
Hyun Woo LEE
;
Cheol Kyu CHO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Nephrectomy;
Pyelonephritis*
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1993;10(2):537-543
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a necrotizing renal infections characterized by intrarenal and occasional perirenal gas production. Although uncommon (89 cases in the literature), it occurs almost exclusively in diabetic patients (87% of the cases). Prompt and aggressive management is required to sahage these patients. We describe a recent case of a diabetic woman with emphysematous pyelonephritis due to E. Coll, successfully managed with unilateral nephrectomy.
