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Intrarenal Injection of Escherichia coli in a Rat Model of Pyelonephritis
Published on: July 18, 2017
[Favorable evolution after medical treatment in three cases of emphysematous pyelonephritis: about 3 cases]
Abdelouahed Lasri1, Amine Saouli1, Othmane Yddoussalah1
1Service d'Urologie B, CHU Ibn Sina, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Mohamed V Souissi, Rabat, Maroc.
Abstract:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a necrotic infection of the kidney characterized by the presence of gas within the renal parenchyma, the secretory cavities or the perirenal spaces. It is a severe condition that could be life-threatening. Patient's management remains controversial and is based either on surgery or on medical treatment. Percutaneous drainage can be also used for the treatment of these patients. We report 3 cases with EPN treated with only antibiotics. Patients' evolution was favorable. These results show that medical treatment could be sufficient.
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