Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Case Report

Sajad Ahmad Salati

Author(s)

Sajad Ahmad Salati Assistant Professor of Surgery, Qassim College of Medicine,Buraydah, Kingdom of,Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare but serious bacterial infection of renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue characterized by gas formation. This article presents the report of a 63-year-old diabetic male in whom the disease was detected promptly and managed conservatively.

Publication Details

Page(s) 174-176

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pioneering Medical Sciences, Volume: 4, Issue: 4, Year: 2014

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Keywords

Gas, Emphysematous pyelonephritis, Diabetes, Diabetes

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