Candida pyocalix: unusual complication of prolonged nephrostomy drainage.
Long-term nephrostomy drainage rarely is used except in extreme circumstances. We report an unusual complication, that is Candida pyocalix in a solitary kidney. The obstruction developed following removal of the nephrostomy tube at the infundibular outlet to the calix where the tube had resided.
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects; D013492:Suppuration; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*