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Paranephric abscess during pregnancy: a case for a low-dose interventional CT
A Athanasopoulos1, T Petsas, E Fokaefs
1Urology Department, School of Medicine, University of Patras, and Medical Physics Department, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece. tassos_athan@hotmail.com
Urologia Internationalis
|August 28, 2004
Summary
Low-dose computed tomography (CT) safely treated a pregnant woman
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Sepsis in pregnancy poses significant risks.
- Paranephric abscesses are rare but serious complications.
- Management of urological issues in pregnant patients requires careful consideration of fetal safety.
Observation:
- A young pregnant woman presented with sepsis secondary to a paranephric abscess.
- Nephrostomy guided by low-dose computed tomography (CT) was successfully performed.
- The treatment demonstrated no adverse effects on the fetus.
Findings:
- Low-dose CT-guided nephrostomy is a safe and effective treatment for paranephric abscesses in pregnant women.
- This approach minimizes radiation exposure, ensuring fetal well-being.
- Successful management of sepsis was achieved without compromising the pregnancy.
Implications:
- Low-dose CT imaging can be safely utilized for pregnant women with specific urological conditions.
- This includes paranephric abscesses, splenic abscesses, and complex kidney anomalies.
- It offers a viable imaging and interventional guidance option, enhancing patient care during pregnancy.