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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Urology

Background:

  • Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a severe necrotizing infection of the renal pelvis.
  • Traditional management often involves nephrectomy or nephrostomy due to high morbidity and mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of EPN managed successfully with antibiotics alone.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of a conservative, non-surgical approach in selected EPN cases.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was performed.
  • A case of EPN was treated with intravenous and oral antibiotics.
  • Patient's clinical course, laboratory values, and imaging were monitored.

Main Results:

  • The patient demonstrated significant clinical improvement and resolution of infection with antibiotic therapy.
  • Avoidance of surgical intervention was achieved.
  • No major complications or adverse events were reported during the conservative management.

Conclusions:

  • Antibiotic monotherapy can be a viable and safe option for select patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis.
  • Conservative management may lead to reduced complications and risks compared to surgery.
  • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful non-operative treatment of EPN.