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Emphysematous pyelonephritis with gas in inferior vena cava
Chandra Mohan Vaddi1, Paidakula Ramakrishna1, Siddalinga Swamy1
1Department of Urology, Preeti Urology and Kidney Hospital, 307, Remedy Hospital Ln, MIG 1, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500072, India.
Abstract:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a progressive necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma, collecting system and perinephric tissue. A 36-year female with uncontrolled diabetes, presented with left emphysematous pyelonephritis, with air in the infra-hepatic inferior vena cava (IVC). She was hydrated, treated with intravenous antibiotics, insulin. Percutaneous nephrostomy with Double J stenting was done in modified supine position. Patient was discharged with nephrostomy. Two weeks later, flexible ureterorenoscopy was done and obstructing papillary necrosis removed. Pneumo-vena cava due to emphysematous pyelonephritis is quite rare and careful evaluation is required. Prompt intervention is life saving and obviates the need for nephrectomy.
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