A Case of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis.
- Author:
Hong Genn CHO
1
;
Yang Il PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Chonnam University, Medical School, Kwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
emphysematous pyelonephritis
- MeSH:
Drainage;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pyelonephritis*;
Ureteral Obstruction
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1985;26(2):167-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare complication of severe acute pyelonephritis and the spontaneous appearance of gas in and around renal parenchyma. It most commonly in the diabetic patient with or without ureteral obstruction. We present one case of emphysematous pyelonephritis treated by incision and drainage in a 48 year old diabetic man.
