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[Percutaneous drainage in renal emphysema. Clinical case]
R Mancini1, M T Nani, G C Piperno
1U.O. Urologia, Ospedale Civile di Pistoia.
Archivio Italiano Di Urologia, Nefrologia, Andrologia : Organo Ufficiale Dell'Associazione Per La Ricerca in Urologia = Urological, Nephrological, and Andrological Sciences
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Renal emphysema, a severe kidney infection, presents unique challenges. While percutaneous drainage can control infection, it may not preserve crucial kidney function in these rare cases.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Renal emphysema is a rare, severe kidney infection encompassing emphysematous pyelonephritis and pyelitis.
- This condition involves gas accumulation within the kidney's collecting system and/or parenchyma.
Observation:
- This case report details a rare instance of renal emphysema with gas localized in both the renal collecting system and parenchyma.
- The clinical presentation highlights the complex nature of this severe infection.
Findings:
- Percutaneous renal drainage was effective in controlling the severe kidney infection.
- However, the intervention did not ultimately preserve renal function despite infection control.
Implications:
- This case underscores the challenges in managing renal emphysema, particularly regarding functional outcomes.
- Further research may explore novel therapeutic strategies to improve renal function preservation in such severe infections.