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Management of neonatal pyonephrosis in a low-resource setting: a case report
Nabin Adhikari1, Diwakar Koirala1, Ramesh Sapkota1
1Department of Pediatrics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|July 11, 2026
Summary
Pyonephrosis, a rare neonatal emergency, requires prompt diagnosis and drainage. This case highlights successful treatment of a neonate with Acinetobacter baumannii pyonephrosis using ultrasound and antibiotics, even in resource-limited settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pyonephrosis is a rare but serious urological emergency in neonates, characterized by pus in the obstructed renal collecting system.
- It can lead to rapid kidney damage and sepsis, necessitating early intervention, especially in resource-limited areas.
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