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[Emphysematous pyelonephritis].

C Aalykke1, S Kristensen, I Aalykke

  • 1Vejle Sygehus, Medicinsk-gastroenterologisk afdeling og røntgenafdelingen.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 11, 1992
PubMed
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, severe kidney infection with high mortality, especially in diabetics. This case highlights successful medical management for EPN.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, severe necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue.
  • Characterized by gas formation within the kidney or surrounding tissues, EPN carries a high mortality rate.

Observation:

  • Diabetic patients are particularly susceptible to developing EPN.
  • Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for definitive diagnosis, visualizing intra-renal and perirenal gas.

Findings:

  • The case presented demonstrates that intensive medical treatment can be adequate for managing EPN.
  • Percutaneous nephrostomy guided by CT or ultrasound is a key intervention.

Implications:

  • Prompt diagnosis and combined medical-urological management are vital for improving outcomes in EPN.

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  • Surgical intervention, including drainage or nephrectomy, may be necessary if medical treatment fails.