Emphysematous pyelonephritis: a case report

Diabetic patients with urinary tract infections had a certain risk of developping emphysematous pyelonephritis with gas producting bacteria. This disease was accompagned with high mortalité. We will report one case who was treated successfully by high dose antibiotic regim and emergency nephrectomy....

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Published in:Annales d'urologie 2003-04, Vol.37 (2), p.51
Main Authors: Rabii, R, Fekak, H, Mezzour, H, Joual, A, Moufid, K, el Mrini, M, Benjelloun, S, Cherkab, R, Bensaid, A, el Kettani, C, Barrou, L
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Language:fre
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Diabetes Complications
Emphysema - drug therapy
Emphysema - etiology
Emphysema - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Nephrectomy
Pyelonephritis - drug therapy
Pyelonephritis - etiology
Pyelonephritis - surgery
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Summary:Diabetic patients with urinary tract infections had a certain risk of developping emphysematous pyelonephritis with gas producting bacteria. This disease was accompagned with high mortalité. We will report one case who was treated successfully by high dose antibiotic regim and emergency nephrectomy.
ISSN:0003-4401