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An Individualized Treatment Approach Based on Abscess Size in Renal Abscesses: A Retrospective Study.

Kursad Donmez1, Enis Mert Yorulmaz1, Serkan Ozcan1

  • 1Department of Urology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, 35360 Izmir, Turkey.

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A new approach using kidney abscess surface area, inflammation markers like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and comorbidities can guide renal abscess treatment decisions beyond just size.

Keywords:
abscess-to-kidney surface area ratioindividualized treatmentinflammatory biomarkers in infectionpercutaneous vs surgical drainagerenal abscess management

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Renal abscesses require effective management strategies.
  • Traditional treatment decisions rely heavily on abscess size.
  • A more comprehensive approach may improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate factors beyond size influencing renal abscess treatment.
  • To assess the role of abscess-to-kidney surface area ratio, inflammatory biomarkers, and comorbidities.
  • To develop a multidimensional algorithm for optimal renal abscess management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 41 adult patients with renal or perirenal abscesses.
  • Categorization into medical therapy, minimally invasive drainage, or invasive surgical intervention groups.
  • Analysis of abscess size, surface area ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), albumin, and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • Abscess diameter and kidney surface area involvement predicted treatment modality.
  • Elevated NLR independently predicted invasive treatment.
  • Diabetes mellitus was more prevalent in patients requiring invasive therapy.
  • NLR was higher in patients needing surgery for intermediate-sized abscesses.

Conclusions:

  • A multidimensional algorithm integrating surface area, inflammation, and comorbidities can guide renal abscess therapy.
  • NLR and albumin may identify patients needing early intervention, especially for intermediate-sized abscesses.
  • This approach may prevent delayed or inadequate treatment for renal abscesses.