Title of article :
Successful Medical Treatment of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis
Author/Authors :
ASGARI, SA Departement of Urology - Razi Hospital - Gilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht
Abstract :
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare life threatening condition. It usually happens in diabetic patients. Its mortality is as high as 75% and urgent nephrectomy has been highly recommended. However, recent advancements in imaging techniques and new stronger antibiotics can make medical treatment an acceptable alternative for radical surgery. We report a diabetic patient with EPN, who was managed successfully with medical treatments.
Keywords :
emphysematous pyelonephritis , percutaneous nephrostomy , nephrectomy , medical treatment
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
