Emphysematous pyelonephritis.
A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis with gas formation extending into the renal vein is presented. Diagnostic procedures and aggressive surgical management are discussed.
Joris
L
L
Department of Intensive Care, St. Vincent Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium.
van Daele
G
G
Timmermans
U
U
Rutsaert
R J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery