title: Emphysematous pyelonephritis.
abstract: A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis with gas formation extending into the renal vein is presented. Diagnostic procedures and aggressive surgical management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, St. Vincent Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Joris
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: van Daele
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Timmermans
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Rutsaert
mesh_terms: 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