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Published on: October 25, 2024
Acute obstructive pyelonephritis due to pelvic organ prolapse: a case-based review of the literature
Georges Abi Tayeh1, Eddy Lilly1, Melissa Abi Antoun2
1Department of Urology, Hotel-Dieu de France, University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon.
Abstract:
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can lead to acute bilateral obstructive pyelonephritis (ABOP) due to bilateral ureteral compression. When this occurs, conservative treatment through POP reduction, intravenous antibiotics and supportive care seems to provide an interesting option in the wait of definitive management of POP. The cornerstone of ABOP management, which is the emergent urinary drainage, seems to have many drawbacks in this context due to both technical and patient-related criteria, making it invasive and compromising patient safety and comfort in many settings. Here, we review the management of ABOP and provide a case of an acute obstructive pyelonephritis due to POP.
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